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VO05 XXM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 103,295 miles on the clock, averaging 6,417 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 VO05 XXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,417

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,295 miles
Reading date
Miles last year52
Average per year6,417
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO05 XXM 15k37k59k81k103k '08'21'16

Check VO05 XXM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,295 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage98,743 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage90,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,714 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage81,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage73,883 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage68,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,037 miles
PASS
Mileage58,148 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage53,954 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage49,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage44,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage38,836 miles
Since last MOT+8,527 miles
PASS
Mileage30,309 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage24,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage15,435 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 XXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 XXM

What car is VO05 XXM?

VO05 XXM is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 XXM?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 XXM was 103,295 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 XXM passed its MOT?

VO05 XXM has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2021.

Is VO05 XXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO05 XXM 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 VO05 XXM?

VO05 XXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.