2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · WV55 GHD
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 164,745 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WV55 GHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2026
- 164,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WV55 GHD Mileage History
- 08/10/2021148,550 mi
- 21/09/2022153,120 mi+4,570 mi
- 12/10/2023157,433 mi+4,313 mi
- 25/07/2025159,898 mi+2,465 mi
- 13/07/2026164,745 mi+4,847 mi
Average of roughly 3,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WV55 GHD 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 (WV55 GHD) between October 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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