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AP05 ORZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 131,224 miles on the clock, averaging 7,606 miles per year, around 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 ORZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,606

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,563
Average per year7,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP05 ORZ 30k56k81k106k131k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage131,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage126,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage121,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,339 miles
PASS
Mileage113,849 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage104,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,461 miles
Since last MOT+8,365 miles
PASS
Mileage96,096 miles
Since last MOT+10,385 miles
PASS
Mileage85,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage78,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
PASS
Mileage76,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,861 miles
PASS
Mileage68,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage61,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,370 miles
PASS
Mileage53,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,139 miles
PASS
Mileage46,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage30,369 miles

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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

RegistrationAP05 ORZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AP05 ORZ

What car is AP05 ORZ?

AP05 ORZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AP05 ORZ?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 ORZ was 131,224 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 ORZ passed its MOT?

AP05 ORZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 27 Oct 2021.

Is AP05 ORZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP05 ORZ 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 ORZ?

AP05 ORZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.