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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 87,545 miles on the clock, averaging 4,491 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for HW05 AOO
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
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,545 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,491 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | HW05 AOO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About HW05 AOO
What car is HW05 AOO?
HW05 AOO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2005.
What is the mileage of HW05 AOO?
The last recorded mileage for HW05 AOO was 87,545 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HW05 AOO passed its MOT?
HW05 AOO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2023.
Is HW05 AOO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW05 AOO 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 HW05 AOO?
HW05 AOO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.