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 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 117,468 miles on the clock, averaging 5,706 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 HOB
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 | 117,468 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 890 |
| Average per year | 5,706 |
| 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 | OW05 HOB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OW05 HOB
What car is OW05 HOB?
OW05 HOB is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OW05 HOB?
The last recorded mileage for OW05 HOB was 117,468 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW05 HOB passed its MOT?
OW05 HOB has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.
Is OW05 HOB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW05 HOB 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 OW05 HOB?
OW05 HOB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.