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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 147,301 miles on the clock, averaging 8,366 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for FP05 FTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,301 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,366 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | FP05 FTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FP05 FTE
What car is FP05 FTE?
FP05 FTE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of FP05 FTE?
The last recorded mileage for FP05 FTE was 147,301 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP05 FTE passed its MOT?
FP05 FTE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2024.
Is FP05 FTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP05 FTE 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 FP05 FTE?
FP05 FTE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.