2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VN55 APV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 90,858 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN55 APV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 90,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN55 APV 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 (VN55 APV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 s”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VN55 APV Mileage History
- 17/08/202367,484 mi
- 15/08/202469,413 mi+1,929 mi
- 05/08/202579,258 mi+9,845 mi
- 06/08/202690,551 mi+11,293 mi
- 14/08/202690,858 mi+307 mi
Average of roughly 7,811 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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