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FD05 WOU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 88,118 miles on the clock, averaging 4,495 miles per year, well 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 FD05 WOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,495

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,616
Average per year4,495
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD05 WOU 14k32k51k70k88k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
PASS
Mileage79,502 miles
Since last MOT+12,484 miles
PASS
Mileage67,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage58,821 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage57,024 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage51,080 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage48,796 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,795 miles
Since last MOT+1,290 miles
PASS
Mileage47,505 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage44,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage40,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,052 miles
PASS
Mileage37,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,628 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,098 miles
PASS
Mileage31,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage27,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,353 miles
PASS
Mileage23,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage18,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage13,654 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

RegistrationFD05 WOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FD05 WOU

What car is FD05 WOU?

FD05 WOU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FD05 WOU?

The last recorded mileage for FD05 WOU was 88,118 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD05 WOU passed its MOT?

FD05 WOU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2024.

Is FD05 WOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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