2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RJ05 NNV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 105,564 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ05 NNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 105,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RJ05 NNV Mileage History
- 08/07/202472,725 mi
- 28/08/202472,734 mi+9 mi
- 18/08/202586,163 mi+13,429 mi
- 19/08/202586,163 mi
- 27/08/2026105,564 mi+19,401 mi
Average of roughly 15,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ05 NNV 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 NNV) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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