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EO05 OSP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 86,554 miles on the clock, averaging 6,327 miles per year, 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 EO05 OSP

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,554
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,327

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 reading86,554 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,103
Average per year6,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 OSP 46k56k66k76k87k '08'15'12

Check EO05 OSP

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,554 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage83,451 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage78,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,317 miles
Since last MOT+9,968 miles
PASS
Mileage68,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage62,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,073 miles
Since last MOT+15,971 miles
PASS
Mileage46,102 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

RegistrationEO05 OSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 OSP

What car is EO05 OSP?

EO05 OSP is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 OSP?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 OSP was 86,554 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 OSP passed its MOT?

EO05 OSP has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2015.

Is EO05 OSP ULEZ compliant?

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

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