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KX05 WHS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 13 (57% pass rate). It has 229,358 miles on the clock, averaging 10,944 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 KX05 WHS

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
10,944

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 reading229,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,234
Average per year10,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX05 WHS 45k91k137k183k229k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,358 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
PASS
Mileage217,124 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage205,665 miles
Since last MOT+16,532 miles
PASS
Mileage189,133 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,482 miles
Since last MOT+11,636 miles
PASS
Mileage176,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,846 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,812 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,795 miles
Since last MOT+16,063 miles
PASS
Mileage160,732 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,731 miles
Since last MOT+11,669 miles
PASS
Mileage149,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,518 miles
PASS
Mileage139,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage133,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,085 miles
Since last MOT+9,692 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,966 miles
PASS
Mileage115,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,897 miles
PASS
Mileage105,530 miles
PASS
Mileage119,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,139 miles
PASS
Mileage109,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,914 miles
Since last MOT+12,207 miles
PASS
Mileage97,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,707 miles
Since last MOT+14,646 miles
PASS
Mileage83,061 miles
Since last MOT+16,817 miles
PASS
Mileage66,244 miles
Since last MOT+21,549 miles
PASS
Mileage44,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,695 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

RegistrationKX05 WHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KX05 WHS

What car is KX05 WHS?

KX05 WHS is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KX05 WHS?

The last recorded mileage for KX05 WHS was 229,358 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX05 WHS passed its MOT?

KX05 WHS has had 30 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (17 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2025.

Is KX05 WHS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX05 WHS 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 KX05 WHS?

KX05 WHS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.