2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RF55 OAW
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 127,499 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/12/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
RF55 OAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 127,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF55 OAW Mileage History
- 29/06/2022123,932 mi
- 11/07/2022123,936 mi+4 mi
- 13/09/2023127,499 mi+3,563 mi
- 15/09/2023127,499 mi
Average of roughly 2,940 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 OAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (RF55 OAW) between June 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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