2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · WJ05 XDX
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 107,534 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ05 XDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 107,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WJ05 XDX Mileage History
- 11/03/2025104,528 mi
- 24/03/2025104,685 mi+157 mi
- 24/03/2025104,685 mi
- 18/03/2026107,470 mi+2,785 mi
- 24/03/2026107,534 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 2,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ05 XDX 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 (WJ05 XDX) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
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