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FH54 ORX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 136,366 miles on the clock, averaging 6,208 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 FH54 ORX

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,366
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,208

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,366 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,469
Average per year6,208
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH54 ORX 32k58k84k110k136k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage136,366 miles
Since last MOT+19,469 miles
PASS
Mileage116,897 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,896 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,878 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage115,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,559 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage108,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage103,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage101,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage98,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage94,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage92,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage90,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage88,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,831 miles
Since last MOT+16,822 miles
PASS
Mileage72,009 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
PASS
Mileage63,386 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage56,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage48,940 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,731 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
PASS
Mileage39,739 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,730 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage31,897 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

RegistrationFH54 ORX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About FH54 ORX

What car is FH54 ORX?

FH54 ORX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FH54 ORX?

The last recorded mileage for FH54 ORX was 136,366 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH54 ORX passed its MOT?

FH54 ORX has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 8 Oct 2024.

Is FH54 ORX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH54 ORX 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 FH54 ORX?

FH54 ORX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.