2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SA05 VKS
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 139,115 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA05 VKS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 139,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA05 VKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (SA05 VKS) between April 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
SA05 VKS Mileage History
- 02/04/200854,376 mi
- 07/04/200854,552 mi+176 mi
- 06/04/200967,907 mi+13,355 mi
- 07/04/200967,907 mi
- 12/03/201080,131 mi+12,224 mi
- 15/03/201080,131 mi
- 09/03/201191,939 mi+11,808 mi
- 10/03/201191,939 mi
- 30/03/201298,638 mi+6,699 mi
- 07/05/2013105,159 mi+6,521 mi
- 07/05/2014109,381 mi+4,222 mi
- 07/05/2014109,381 mi
- 06/05/2015112,850 mi+3,469 mi
- 28/04/2016116,990 mi+4,140 mi
- 24/04/2017120,913 mi+3,923 mi
- 28/04/2017159,752 mi+38,839 mi
- 01/05/2018125,065 mi-34,687 mi
- 04/05/2018125,069 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/2019129,742 mi+4,673 mi
- 03/05/2019129,742 mi
- 08/10/2020135,493 mi+5,751 mi
- 14/10/2020135,493 mi
- 04/10/2021139,115 mi+3,622 mi
- 05/10/2021139,115 mi
Average of roughly 6,273 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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