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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 117,242 miles on the clock, averaging 7,151 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 OVB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,242 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,151 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 OVB |
| 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 OVB
What car is ML05 OVB?
ML05 OVB is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of ML05 OVB?
The last recorded mileage for ML05 OVB was 117,242 miles, recorded on 19 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML05 OVB passed its MOT?
ML05 OVB has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2021.
Is ML05 OVB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 OVB 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 OVB?
ML05 OVB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.