Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for DV05 VWS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,439 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 34 |
| Average per year | 8,031 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DV05 VWS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About DV05 VWS
What car is DV05 VWS?
DV05 VWS is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.
Has DV05 VWS passed its MOT?
DV05 VWS has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2024.
Is DV05 VWS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV05 VWS 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 DV05 VWS?
DV05 VWS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.