2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · VA05 ENH
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 167,065 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA05 ENH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 167,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA05 ENH 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 (VA05 ENH) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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 (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
VA05 ENH Mileage History
- 30/07/2024133,330 mi
- 24/07/2025150,579 mi+17,249 mi
- 22/08/2025150,586 mi+7 mi
- 19/08/2026167,064 mi+16,478 mi
- 25/08/2026167,065 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 16,299 miles per year across 5 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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