2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · VF55 SHZ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 161,767 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VF55 SHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 161,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VF55 SHZ Mileage History
- 28/02/2023150,119 mi
- 01/03/2023150,119 mi
- 02/03/2024156,202 mi+6,083 mi
- 25/02/2025161,767 mi+5,565 mi
- 27/02/2025161,767 mi
Average of roughly 5,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VF55 SHZ 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 (VF55 SHZ) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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