2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SY55 OES
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 154,929 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
SY55 OES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 154,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SY55 OES Mileage History
- 04/04/2024131,576 mi
- 05/04/2024131,577 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/2025139,619 mi+8,042 mi
- 04/04/2025139,643 mi+24 mi
- 26/03/2026154,929 mi+15,286 mi
Average of roughly 11,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY55 OES 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 (SY55 OES) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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