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DN05 VSO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 124,069 miles on the clock, averaging 9,100 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for DN05 VSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,100

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 reading124,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,100
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DN05 VSO 23k48k73k99k124k '08'19'15

Check DN05 VSO

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,069 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,064 miles
Since last MOT+14,291 miles
PASS
Mileage109,773 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage102,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,803 miles
PASS
Mileage95,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage89,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage83,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage77,511 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
PASS
Mileage66,969 miles
Since last MOT+10,941 miles
PASS
Mileage56,028 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage45,468 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,467 miles
Since last MOT+12,122 miles
PASS
Mileage33,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,627 miles
PASS
Mileage22,718 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DN05 VSO

What car is DN05 VSO?

DN05 VSO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.

What is the mileage of DN05 VSO?

The last recorded mileage for DN05 VSO was 124,069 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN05 VSO passed its MOT?

DN05 VSO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2019.

Is DN05 VSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN05 VSO 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 DN05 VSO?

DN05 VSO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.