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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 161,038 miles on the clock, averaging 9,632 miles per year, above 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 EXS
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
Above average| Latest reading | 161,038 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,230 |
| Average per year | 9,632 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 EXS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 EXS
What car is OW05 EXS?
OW05 EXS is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OW05 EXS?
The last recorded mileage for OW05 EXS was 161,038 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW05 EXS passed its MOT?
OW05 EXS has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2021.
Is OW05 EXS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW05 EXS 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 EXS?
OW05 EXS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.