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KX05 WNU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 170,336 miles on the clock, averaging 10,424 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 WNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,336
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,424

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,336 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,611
Average per year10,424
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX05 WNU 41k74k106k138k170k '08'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage170,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage162,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,478 miles
PASS
Mileage154,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,628 miles
PASS
Mileage144,619 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,599 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage135,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,198 miles
Since last MOT+12,182 miles
PASS
Mileage123,016 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,953 miles
Since last MOT+16,068 miles
PASS
Mileage106,885 miles
Since last MOT+12,508 miles
PASS
Mileage94,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage85,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,566 miles
PASS
Mileage145,852 miles
Since last MOT+64,780 miles
PASS
Mileage81,072 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,985 miles
Since last MOT+8,603 miles
PASS
Mileage72,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,230 miles
PASS
Mileage75,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,546 miles
Since last MOT+19,932 miles
PASS
Mileage55,614 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
PASS
Mileage54,751 miles
Since last MOT+13,464 miles
PASS
Mileage41,287 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 WNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 WNU

What car is KX05 WNU?

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

What is the mileage of KX05 WNU?

The last recorded mileage for KX05 WNU was 170,336 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX05 WNU passed its MOT?

KX05 WNU has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jul 2020.

Is KX05 WNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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