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OE05 DMO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 75,584 miles on the clock, averaging 5,989 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 OE05 DMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,989

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading75,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,733
Average per year5,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE05 DMO 9k25k42k59k76k '08'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage75,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage71,851 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage65,713 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,029 miles
PASS
Mileage57,523 miles
Since last MOT+933 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage53,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,566 miles
PASS
Mileage44,649 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,966 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage38,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage32,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage20,063 miles
Since last MOT+11,275 miles
PASS
Mileage8,788 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

RegistrationOE05 DMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OE05 DMO

What car is OE05 DMO?

OE05 DMO is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OE05 DMO?

The last recorded mileage for OE05 DMO was 75,584 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE05 DMO passed its MOT?

OE05 DMO has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 3 Aug 2019.

Is OE05 DMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE05 DMO 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 OE05 DMO?

OE05 DMO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.