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HW05 KNN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 83,128 miles on the clock, averaging 6,969 miles per year, 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 KNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,969

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,200
Average per year6,969
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HW05 KNN 18k34k51k67k83k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage74,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage68,058 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage59,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage53,456 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage46,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage39,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage32,434 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage26,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage18,101 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

RegistrationHW05 KNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeHW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About HW05 KNN

What car is HW05 KNN?

HW05 KNN is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2005.

What is the mileage of HW05 KNN?

The last recorded mileage for HW05 KNN was 83,128 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HW05 KNN passed its MOT?

HW05 KNN has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2017.

Is HW05 KNN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW05 KNN 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 KNN?

HW05 KNN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.