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FV55 OMS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 141,356 miles on the clock, averaging 9,819 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for FV55 OMS

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,819

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,356 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV55 OMS 22k52k82k112k141k '09'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,356 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,354 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage137,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,245 miles
Since last MOT+13,647 miles
PASS
Mileage123,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,598 miles
Since last MOT+12,319 miles
PASS
Mileage111,279 miles
Since last MOT+100,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage95,828 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage84,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,140 miles
Since last MOT+10,868 miles
PASS
Mileage73,272 miles
Since last MOT+15,343 miles
PASS
Mileage57,929 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage48,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage42,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage37,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage30,417 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage22,158 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

RegistrationFV55 OMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FV55 OMS

What car is FV55 OMS?

FV55 OMS is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FV55 OMS?

The last recorded mileage for FV55 OMS was 141,356 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV55 OMS passed its MOT?

FV55 OMS has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2021.

Is FV55 OMS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV55 OMS 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 FV55 OMS?

FV55 OMS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.