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WV05 OJW

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 94,426 miles on the clock, averaging 6,088 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 WV05 OJW

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,088

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 reading94,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,709
Average per year6,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV05 OJW 8k29k51k73k94k '08'22'17

Check WV05 OJW

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,426 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
PASS
Mileage82,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage76,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,169 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,577 miles
PASS
Mileage70,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage66,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage61,414 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,216 miles
PASS
Mileage57,197 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage51,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage45,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage37,653 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage30,607 miles
Since last MOT+9,325 miles
PASS
Mileage21,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage14,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage11,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage7,856 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

RegistrationWV05 OJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WV05 OJW

What car is WV05 OJW?

WV05 OJW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WV05 OJW?

The last recorded mileage for WV05 OJW was 94,426 miles, recorded on 20 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV05 OJW passed its MOT?

WV05 OJW has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2022.

Is WV05 OJW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV05 OJW 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 WV05 OJW?

WV05 OJW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.