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 1400cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 138,305 miles on the clock, averaging 7,474 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for OW05 KPZ
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
About average| Latest reading | 138,305 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,474 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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:
Timing chain tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OW05 KPZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OW05 KPZ
What car is OW05 KPZ?
OW05 KPZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OW05 KPZ?
The last recorded mileage for OW05 KPZ was 138,305 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW05 KPZ passed its MOT?
OW05 KPZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2023.
Is OW05 KPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW05 KPZ 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 KPZ?
OW05 KPZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.