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MJ05 OVD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 112,815 miles on the clock, averaging 6,170 miles per year, 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 MJ05 OVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,170

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,278
Average per year6,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 OVD 12k37k62k88k113k '08'24'17

Check MJ05 OVD

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,815 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage104,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,299 miles
PASS
Mileage95,238 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,188 miles
Since last MOT+654 miles
PASS
Mileage94,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,053 miles
PASS
Mileage92,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage90,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,199 miles
PASS
Mileage88,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage84,449 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage79,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage73,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage66,835 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage58,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage49,263 miles
Since last MOT+9,767 miles
PASS
Mileage39,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,155 miles
Since last MOT+11,188 miles
PASS
Mileage17,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage15,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage11,717 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

RegistrationMJ05 OVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 OVD

What car is MJ05 OVD?

MJ05 OVD is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 OVD?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 OVD was 112,815 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 OVD passed its MOT?

MJ05 OVD has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2024.

Is MJ05 OVD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ05 OVD 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 MJ05 OVD?

MJ05 OVD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.