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MA05 RSU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 90,472 miles on the clock, averaging 4,464 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for MA05 RSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,464

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,464
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA05 RSU 14k33k52k71k90k '08'25'18

Check MA05 RSU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,472 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,469 miles
Since last MOT+687 miles
PASS
Mileage89,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
PASS
Mileage88,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,157 miles
PASS
Mileage87,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,548 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
PASS
Mileage87,286 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage83,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage78,965 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,804 miles
PASS
Mileage75,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage68,852 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,853 miles
PASS
Mileage63,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage57,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage49,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,289 miles
PASS
Mileage44,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
PASS
Mileage37,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage31,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage25,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage19,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage14,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,457 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 RSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MA05 RSU

What car is MA05 RSU?

MA05 RSU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MA05 RSU?

The last recorded mileage for MA05 RSU was 90,472 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA05 RSU passed its MOT?

MA05 RSU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2025.

Is MA05 RSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA05 RSU 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 MA05 RSU?

MA05 RSU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.