2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RE05 APV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 75,206 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE05 APV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2023
- 75,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE05 APV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (RE05 APV) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front and rear outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front and rear outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body panel insecure outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
RE05 APV Mileage History
- 27/10/202271,713 mi
- 14/10/202375,206 mi+3,493 mi
Average of roughly 3,625 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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