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DG05 OUO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 117,800 miles on the clock, averaging 10,318 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for DG05 OUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,800
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,318

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,800 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,590
Average per year10,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG05 OUO 14k40k66k92k118k '08'18'12

Check DG05 OUO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage113,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage108,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,448 miles
Since last MOT+11,824 miles
PASS
Mileage96,624 miles
Since last MOT+11,264 miles
PASS
Mileage85,360 miles
Since last MOT+14,170 miles
PASS
Mileage71,190 miles
Since last MOT+14,325 miles
PASS
Mileage56,865 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,858 miles
Since last MOT+17,174 miles
PASS
Mileage39,684 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,683 miles
Since last MOT+14,048 miles
PASS
Mileage25,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage19,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage13,995 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

RegistrationDG05 OUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DG05 OUO

What car is DG05 OUO?

DG05 OUO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG05 OUO?

The last recorded mileage for DG05 OUO was 117,800 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG05 OUO passed its MOT?

DG05 OUO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2018.

Is DG05 OUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG05 OUO 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 DG05 OUO?

DG05 OUO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.