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FP05 WPU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 117,233 miles on the clock, averaging 8,953 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 WPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,953

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,233 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,953
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FP05 WPU 21k45k69k93k117k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage110,779 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,142 miles
PASS
Mileage100,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage96,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,130 miles
Since last MOT+12,166 miles
PASS
Mileage83,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage74,862 miles
Since last MOT+13,263 miles
PASS
Mileage61,599 miles
Since last MOT+10,949 miles
PASS
Mileage50,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,150 miles
PASS
Mileage46,500 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage35,370 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,339 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage27,345 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage20,714 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,705 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

RegistrationFP05 WPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FP05 WPU

What car is FP05 WPU?

FP05 WPU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FP05 WPU?

The last recorded mileage for FP05 WPU was 117,233 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP05 WPU passed its MOT?

FP05 WPU has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2019.

Is FP05 WPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP05 WPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FP05 WPU?

FP05 WPU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.