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WM05 FOA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 104,349 miles on the clock, averaging 6,165 miles per year, below 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 WM05 FOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,165

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 reading104,349 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM05 FOA 2k28k53k79k104k '08'24'17

Check WM05 FOA

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,462 miles
PASS
Mileage102,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage98,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,147 miles
Since last MOT+12,273 miles
PASS
Mileage85,874 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,870 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage75,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage69,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage63,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,395 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage62,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage60,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage56,297 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage48,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,881 miles
PASS
Mileage40,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage34,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,589 miles
PASS
Mileage26,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage22,629 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,762 miles
PASS
Mileage13,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,529 miles
Since last MOT+11,219 miles
PASS
Mileage2,310 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 FOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WM05 FOA

What car is WM05 FOA?

WM05 FOA is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WM05 FOA?

The last recorded mileage for WM05 FOA was 104,349 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM05 FOA passed its MOT?

WM05 FOA has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2024.

Is WM05 FOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM05 FOA 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 WM05 FOA?

WM05 FOA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.