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OY05 TWV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 101,791 miles on the clock, averaging 6,461 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 OY05 TWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,461

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,588
Average per year6,461
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY05 TWV 37k53k69k86k102k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
PASS
Mileage99,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage92,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage87,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage83,509 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
PASS
Mileage83,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,166 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,275 miles
Since last MOT+12,325 miles
PASS
Mileage67,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,377 miles
PASS
Mileage57,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,573 miles
Since last MOT+10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage47,573 miles
Since last MOT+10,867 miles
PASS
Mileage36,706 miles

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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

RegistrationOY05 TWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OY05 TWV

What car is OY05 TWV?

OY05 TWV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY05 TWV?

The last recorded mileage for OY05 TWV was 101,791 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY05 TWV passed its MOT?

OY05 TWV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2018.

Is OY05 TWV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY05 TWV 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 OY05 TWV?

OY05 TWV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.