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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 130,055 miles on the clock, averaging 5,752 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 PL05 FWO
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
Below average| Latest reading | 130,055 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,999 |
| Average per year | 5,752 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | PL05 FWO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About PL05 FWO
What car is PL05 FWO?
PL05 FWO is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.
What is the mileage of PL05 FWO?
The last recorded mileage for PL05 FWO was 130,055 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL05 FWO passed its MOT?
PL05 FWO has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.
Is PL05 FWO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 FWO 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 PL05 FWO?
PL05 FWO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.