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FD05 OWX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 118,538 miles on the clock, averaging 6,029 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 FD05 OWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,029

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,538 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year6,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD05 OWX 22k46k70k94k119k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,538 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage115,096 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,019 miles
PASS
Mileage110,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage104,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage101,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage97,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage91,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,794 miles
PASS
Mileage85,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage80,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage77,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage71,776 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage67,843 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage62,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage53,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,252 miles
PASS
Mileage43,522 miles
Since last MOT+14,573 miles
PASS
Mileage28,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,744 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

RegistrationFD05 OWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FD05 OWX

What car is FD05 OWX?

FD05 OWX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FD05 OWX?

The last recorded mileage for FD05 OWX was 118,538 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD05 OWX passed its MOT?

FD05 OWX has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2024.

Is FD05 OWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD05 OWX 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 FD05 OWX?

FD05 OWX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.