2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VN55 MYD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 59,139 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
- 59,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VN55 MYD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 59,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VN55 MYD Mileage History
- 18/10/20084,398 mi
- 23/10/200915,705 mi+11,307 mi
- 17/08/201026,125 mi+10,420 mi
- 12/08/201128,924 mi+2,799 mi
- 03/08/201231,482 mi+2,558 mi
- 09/08/201334,306 mi+2,824 mi
- 11/08/201436,749 mi+2,443 mi
- 29/07/201538,882 mi+2,133 mi
- 09/08/201640,682 mi+1,800 mi
- 02/08/201741,881 mi+1,199 mi
- 10/08/201844,113 mi+2,232 mi
- 10/08/201844,113 mi
- 16/07/201945,822 mi+1,709 mi
- 17/07/201945,823 mi+1 mi
- 20/07/202046,958 mi+1,135 mi
- 22/07/202147,943 mi+985 mi
- 08/08/202249,462 mi+1,519 mi
- 26/07/202350,862 mi+1,400 mi
- 26/07/202350,863 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/202453,625 mi+2,762 mi
- 22/07/202557,850 mi+4,225 mi
- 19/08/202659,139 mi+1,289 mi
Average of roughly 3,069 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
VN55 MYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (VN55 MYD) between October 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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