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). It has 94,874 miles on the clock, averaging 4,996 miles per year, well 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 FA05 AKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 94,874 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,996 |
| 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 | FA05 AKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FA05 AKU
What car is FA05 AKU?
FA05 AKU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of FA05 AKU?
The last recorded mileage for FA05 AKU was 94,874 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA05 AKU passed its MOT?
FA05 AKU has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2023.
Is FA05 AKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA05 AKU 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 FA05 AKU?
FA05 AKU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.