The road tax status for WV05 VOU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for WV05 VOU?

The MOT for WV05 VOU is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 September 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of WV05 VOU?

The recorded mileage for WV05 VOU is 99,978 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WV05 VOU ULEZ compliant?

No, WV05 VOU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WV05 VOU

WV05 VOU

2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 99,978 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2022.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2005 · Bristol
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 08 Sept 2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 99,978 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

1390cc

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WV05 VOU Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2021
99,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

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WV05 VOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Nov 2026, 02:52

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (WV05 VOU) between February 2008 and September 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 09 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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WV05 VOU Mileage History

26/02/200831,230 mi
26/02/200831,230 mi
29/04/200937,734 mi+6,504 mi
29/04/200937,734 mi
28/04/201044,646 mi+6,912 mi
19/04/201152,603 mi+7,957 mi
19/04/201152,603 mi
24/04/201259,987 mi+7,384 mi
24/04/201259,987 mi
30/04/201366,724 mi+6,737 mi
30/04/201366,724 mi
28/04/201473,549 mi+6,825 mi
29/04/201578,054 mi+4,505 mi
17/02/201680,593 mi+2,539 mi
02/02/201781,586 mi+993 mi
17/08/201882,743 mi+1,157 mi
20/08/201882,757 mi+14 mi
09/08/201986,755 mi+3,998 mi
09/08/201986,755 mi
04/08/202091,352 mi+4,597 mi
11/08/202091,354 mi+2 mi
02/09/202199,962 mi+8,608 mi
09/09/202199,978 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 5,079 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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