2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RE05 HPP
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2005. Recorded mileage 97,578 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1390cc
RE05 HPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 97,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RE05 HPP Mileage History
- 14/03/202388,611 mi
- 16/03/202388,620 mi+9 mi
- 15/04/202492,047 mi+3,427 mi
- 09/04/202595,020 mi+2,973 mi
- 20/03/202697,578 mi+2,558 mi
Average of roughly 2,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE05 HPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (RE05 HPP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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