2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RJ05 HTU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 75,484 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ05 HTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 75,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RJ05 HTU Mileage History
- 23/03/202373,243 mi
- 13/03/202474,317 mi+1,074 mi
- 20/03/202474,330 mi+13 mi
- 26/03/202575,688 mi+1,358 mi
- 29/04/202575,484 mi-204 mi
Average of roughly 1,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RJ05 HTU 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 (RJ05 HTU) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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