Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 101,040 miles on the clock, averaging 5,043 miles per year, 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 ML05 OUY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,040 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 5,043 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML05 OUY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About ML05 OUY
What car is ML05 OUY?
ML05 OUY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of ML05 OUY?
The last recorded mileage for ML05 OUY was 101,040 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML05 OUY passed its MOT?
ML05 OUY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2023.
Is ML05 OUY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 OUY 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 ML05 OUY?
ML05 OUY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.