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KW05 KWX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 205,815 miles on the clock, averaging 26,989 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 KW05 KWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
26,989

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,986
Average per year26,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW05 KWX 98k125k152k179k206k '08'12'10

Check KW05 KWX

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,815 miles
Since last MOT+21,986 miles
PASS
Mileage183,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage176,068 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,064 miles
Since last MOT+33,567 miles
PASS
Mileage142,497 miles
Since last MOT+44,801 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,696 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

RegistrationKW05 KWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KW05 KWX

What car is KW05 KWX?

KW05 KWX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KW05 KWX?

The last recorded mileage for KW05 KWX was 205,815 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW05 KWX passed its MOT?

KW05 KWX has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2012.

Is KW05 KWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW05 KWX 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 KW05 KWX?

KW05 KWX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.