2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · YR05 FNF
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 154,709 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR05 FNF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2022
- 154,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR05 FNF 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 (YR05 FNF) between March 2008 and March 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.”.
YR05 FNF Mileage History
- 03/03/200817,424 mi
- 10/03/200929,175 mi+11,751 mi
- 01/03/201038,006 mi+8,831 mi
- 03/03/201038,006 mi
- 23/02/201142,141 mi+4,135 mi
- 13/02/201251,448 mi+9,307 mi
- 19/02/201362,180 mi+10,732 mi
- 19/02/201362,180 mi
- 08/01/201469,700 mi+7,520 mi
- 07/01/201577,931 mi+8,231 mi
- 07/01/201577,931 mi
- 16/02/201687,351 mi+9,420 mi
- 18/02/201687,381 mi+30 mi
- 23/02/201795,945 mi+8,564 mi
- 23/02/201795,945 mi
- 29/03/2018102,710 mi+6,765 mi
- 27/03/2019110,330 mi+7,620 mi
- 25/03/2020127,351 mi+17,021 mi
- 26/03/2020127,351 mi
- 26/03/2020127,351 mi
- 11/03/2021143,213 mi+15,862 mi
- 26/03/2022154,709 mi+11,496 mi
Average of roughly 9,763 miles per year across 22 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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