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DF54 MHO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 90,195 miles on the clock, averaging 4,548 miles per year, well 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 DF54 MHO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,195
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,548

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,195 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,524
Average per year4,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF54 MHO 8k29k49k70k90k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage86,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,671 miles
Since last MOT+1,954 miles
PASS
Mileage84,717 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage81,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,589 miles
PASS
Mileage73,177 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage69,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,489 miles
PASS
Mileage62,000 miles
Since last MOT+199 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage53,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage47,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,479 miles
PASS
Mileage37,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage31,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage22,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,776 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage18,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,335 miles
PASS
Mileage16,634 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage14,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,690 miles
PASS
Mileage11,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage8,417 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

RegistrationDF54 MHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About DF54 MHO

What car is DF54 MHO?

DF54 MHO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF54 MHO?

The last recorded mileage for DF54 MHO was 90,195 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF54 MHO passed its MOT?

DF54 MHO has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is DF54 MHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF54 MHO 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 DF54 MHO?

DF54 MHO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.