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DF05 KSU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 162,537 miles on the clock, averaging 7,895 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 DF05 KSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,537
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,895

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 reading162,537 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF05 KSU 30k63k96k129k163k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage158,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage154,151 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,684 miles
PASS
Mileage142,456 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage132,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage125,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage116,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,926 miles
PASS
Mileage106,379 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage99,953 miles
Since last MOT+10,205 miles
PASS
Mileage89,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage81,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,810 miles
PASS
Mileage73,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage64,701 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage56,325 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage47,089 miles
Since last MOT+8,477 miles
PASS
Mileage38,612 miles
Since last MOT+9,082 miles
PASS
Mileage29,530 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

RegistrationDF05 KSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 KSU

What car is DF05 KSU?

DF05 KSU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 KSU?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 KSU was 162,537 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 KSU passed its MOT?

DF05 KSU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2025.

Is DF05 KSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 KSU 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 DF05 KSU?

DF05 KSU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.