2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · YF55 FMV
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 165,250 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 FMV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
- 165,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 FMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (YF55 FMV) between October 2008 and September 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
YF55 FMV Mileage History
- 20/10/200839,054 mi
- 09/09/200952,915 mi+13,861 mi
- 09/09/200952,915 mi
- 14/05/201060,983 mi+8,068 mi
- 15/06/201061,013 mi+30 mi
- 26/05/201166,111 mi+5,098 mi
- 21/06/201273,130 mi+7,019 mi
- 21/06/201273,130 mi
- 17/06/201378,485 mi+5,355 mi
- 20/06/201485,736 mi+7,251 mi
- 24/09/201593,486 mi+7,750 mi
- 22/09/2016118,682 mi+25,196 mi
- 15/09/2017128,647 mi+9,965 mi
- 21/09/2018137,502 mi+8,855 mi
- 19/09/2019144,543 mi+7,041 mi
- 21/09/2020152,216 mi+7,673 mi
- 22/09/2021158,872 mi+6,656 mi
- 21/09/2022165,250 mi+6,378 mi
Average of roughly 9,066 miles per year across 18 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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