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WV05 WHG

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 123,384 miles on the clock, averaging 7,664 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WV05 WHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,664

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,384 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV05 WHG 11k39k67k95k123k '08'22'17

Check WV05 WHG

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,384 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage120,365 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,363 miles
Since last MOT+10,136 miles
PASS
Mileage110,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage105,873 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,783 miles
Since last MOT+15,979 miles
PASS
Mileage89,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage82,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage77,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage71,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage63,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage57,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,752 miles
PASS
Mileage49,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage41,345 miles
Since last MOT+8,338 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage22,724 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage10,707 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 WHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WV05 WHG

What car is WV05 WHG?

WV05 WHG is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WV05 WHG?

The last recorded mileage for WV05 WHG was 123,384 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV05 WHG passed its MOT?

WV05 WHG has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2022.

Is WV05 WHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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