Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 88,005 miles on the clock, averaging 6,125 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AP05 DAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,005 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,125 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP05 DAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About AP05 DAO
What car is AP05 DAO?
AP05 DAO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AP05 DAO?
The last recorded mileage for AP05 DAO was 88,005 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP05 DAO passed its MOT?
AP05 DAO has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2018.
Is AP05 DAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP05 DAO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AP05 DAO?
AP05 DAO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.