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WV05 ONC

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1396cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
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 1396cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 228,830 miles on the clock, averaging 13,661 miles per year, above 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 ONC

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
13,661

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,830 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,661
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV05 ONC 52k96k141k185k229k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,830 miles
Since last MOT+25,967 miles
PASS
Mileage202,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage197,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,533 miles
PASS
Mileage187,752 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,471 miles
Since last MOT+10,790 miles
PASS
Mileage176,681 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,203 miles
Since last MOT+12,262 miles
PASS
Mileage163,941 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,842 miles
Since last MOT+12,898 miles
PASS
Mileage150,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,944 miles
Since last MOT+11,550 miles
PASS
Mileage139,394 miles
Since last MOT+15,331 miles
PASS
Mileage124,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,063 miles
Since last MOT+16,281 miles
PASS
Mileage107,782 miles
Since last MOT+16,769 miles
PASS
Mileage91,013 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,750 miles
Since last MOT+20,076 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,674 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage60,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage52,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,357 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 ONC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WV05 ONC

What car is WV05 ONC?

WV05 ONC is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WV05 ONC?

The last recorded mileage for WV05 ONC was 228,830 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV05 ONC passed its MOT?

WV05 ONC has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2021.

Is WV05 ONC ULEZ compliant?

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

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