2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RJ55 FOV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 156,345 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 FOV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2022
- 156,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 FOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (RJ55 FOV) between January 2009 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
RJ55 FOV Mileage History
- 05/01/200922,856 mi
- 05/01/200922,856 mi
- 23/12/200930,104 mi+7,248 mi
- 23/12/201037,390 mi+7,286 mi
- 23/12/201037,390 mi
- 10/04/201246,481 mi+9,091 mi
- 30/04/201352,469 mi+5,988 mi
- 16/04/201458,573 mi+6,104 mi
- 04/04/201564,021 mi+5,448 mi
- 28/04/201670,622 mi+6,601 mi
- 19/08/201776,922 mi+6,300 mi
- 19/08/201776,922 mi
- 15/09/201884,213 mi+7,291 mi
- 15/09/201884,213 mi
- 10/09/201991,541 mi+7,328 mi
- 10/09/201991,541 mi
- 23/07/2020102,677 mi+11,136 mi
- 29/07/2020103,052 mi+375 mi
- 20/07/2021126,361 mi+23,309 mi
- 20/07/2021126,362 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2022156,345 mi+29,983 mi
Average of roughly 9,886 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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