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 2009 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 139,216 miles on the clock, averaging 8,903 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for OL05 LEW
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
About average| Latest reading | 139,216 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,903 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | OL05 LEW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OL — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OL05 LEW
What car is OL05 LEW?
OL05 LEW is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2009.
What is the mileage of OL05 LEW?
The last recorded mileage for OL05 LEW was 139,216 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OL05 LEW passed its MOT?
OL05 LEW has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2025.
Is OL05 LEW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OL05 LEW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is OL05 LEW?
OL05 LEW is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.