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MF05 XHJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 76,733 miles on the clock, averaging 2,813 miles per year, well 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 MF05 XHJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
2,813

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,733 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF05 XHJ 27k39k52k64k77k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage75,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,517 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage74,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage72,627 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage71,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,399 miles
PASS
Mileage69,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,198 miles
PASS
Mileage68,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage66,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage65,033 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,026 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage63,582 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage61,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,972 miles
Since last MOT+1,918 miles
PASS
Mileage58,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage56,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage52,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage46,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage41,013 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,828 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage33,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage26,540 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

RegistrationMF05 XHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MF05 XHJ

What car is MF05 XHJ?

MF05 XHJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MF05 XHJ?

The last recorded mileage for MF05 XHJ was 76,733 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF05 XHJ passed its MOT?

MF05 XHJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is MF05 XHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF05 XHJ 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 MF05 XHJ?

MF05 XHJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.