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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 115,687 miles on the clock, averaging 6,320 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 OM05 JOS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,687 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,188 |
| Average per year | 6,320 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | OM05 JOS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OM — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OM05 JOS
What car is OM05 JOS?
OM05 JOS is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OM05 JOS?
The last recorded mileage for OM05 JOS was 115,687 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OM05 JOS passed its MOT?
OM05 JOS has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.
Is OM05 JOS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OM05 JOS 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 OM05 JOS?
OM05 JOS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.