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EO05 KNM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 112,082 miles on the clock, averaging 6,181 miles per year, below 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 EO05 KNM

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,181

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

Below average
Latest reading112,082 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 KNM 4k31k58k85k112k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage110,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage106,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage103,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage100,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,053 miles
PASS
Mileage97,090 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage93,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage93,776 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage93,772 miles
Since last MOT+11,388 miles
PASS
Mileage82,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,384 miles
Since last MOT+12,553 miles
PASS
Mileage69,831 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,829 miles
Since last MOT+15,936 miles
PASS
Mileage53,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage48,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage41,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,139 miles
PASS
Mileage33,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage27,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage22,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage16,178 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage9,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage3,893 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

RegistrationEO05 KNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 KNM

What car is EO05 KNM?

EO05 KNM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 KNM?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 KNM was 112,082 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 KNM passed its MOT?

EO05 KNM has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2025.

Is EO05 KNM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO05 KNM 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 EO05 KNM?

EO05 KNM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.