2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RJ55 PVV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 78,248 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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RJ55 PVV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2021
- 78,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 PVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (RJ55 PVV) between September 2008 and September 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
RJ55 PVV Mileage History
- 15/09/200812,967 mi
- 09/09/200915,143 mi+2,176 mi
- 13/09/201016,808 mi+1,665 mi
- 16/09/201118,107 mi+1,299 mi
- 16/11/201118,257 mi+150 mi
- 08/11/201226,033 mi+7,776 mi
- 08/11/201226,033 mi
- 12/03/201327,851 mi+1,818 mi
- 06/05/201434,334 mi+6,483 mi
- 15/05/201540,332 mi+5,998 mi
- 10/05/201647,831 mi+7,499 mi
- 21/04/201755,058 mi+7,227 mi
- 25/04/201755,058 mi
- 25/04/201862,756 mi+7,698 mi
- 13/05/201968,148 mi+5,392 mi
- 13/05/201968,148 mi
- 01/09/202073,880 mi+5,732 mi
- 08/09/202073,959 mi+79 mi
- 08/09/202178,248 mi+4,289 mi
- 08/09/202178,248 mi
Average of roughly 5,029 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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