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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 144,870 miles on the clock, averaging 7,247 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 OW05 ADZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 144,870 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 29 |
| Average per year | 7,247 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | OW05 ADZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OW05 ADZ
What car is OW05 ADZ?
OW05 ADZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OW05 ADZ?
The last recorded mileage for OW05 ADZ was 144,870 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW05 ADZ passed its MOT?
OW05 ADZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2025.
Is OW05 ADZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW05 ADZ 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 OW05 ADZ?
OW05 ADZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.