2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · ST55 MYJ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25/11/2005. Recorded mileage 172,769 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
ST55 MYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2026
- 172,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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ST55 MYJ Mileage History
- 30/08/2023154,422 mi
- 27/08/2024160,614 mi+6,192 mi
- 25/08/2025168,293 mi+7,679 mi
- 27/08/2025168,295 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/2026172,769 mi+4,474 mi
Average of roughly 6,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST55 MYJ 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 (ST55 MYJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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