2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WN55 DDU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 172,708 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WN55 DDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 172,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WN55 DDU Mileage History
- 22/07/2024145,787 mi
- 22/07/2024145,787 mi
- 16/07/2025159,932 mi+14,145 mi
- 28/07/2026172,704 mi+12,772 mi
- 31/07/2026172,708 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 13,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WN55 DDU 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 (WN55 DDU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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