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WM05 OZW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 133,729 miles on the clock, averaging 6,453 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 WM05 OZW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
133,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,453

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 reading133,729 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year6,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM05 OZW 21k49k77k106k134k '08'26'17

Check WM05 OZW

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,729 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,709 miles
Since last MOT+9,408 miles
PASS
Mileage124,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage121,194 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
PASS
Mileage120,946 miles
Since last MOT+12,741 miles
PASS
Mileage108,205 miles
Since last MOT+18,636 miles
PASS
Mileage89,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,569 miles
Since last MOT+19,924 miles
PASS
Mileage69,645 miles
Since last MOT+16,057 miles
PASS
Mileage53,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage45,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage39,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
Mileage36,484 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage35,287 miles
Since last MOT+1,495 miles
PASS
Mileage33,792 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage32,120 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage28,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage25,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage21,068 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

RegistrationWM05 OZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WM05 OZW

What car is WM05 OZW?

WM05 OZW is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WM05 OZW?

The last recorded mileage for WM05 OZW was 133,729 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM05 OZW passed its MOT?

WM05 OZW has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is WM05 OZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM05 OZW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WM05 OZW?

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