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AV05 YBZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 151,363 miles on the clock, averaging 12,715 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AV05 YBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,715

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,363 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year12,715
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV05 YBZ 37k66k94k123k151k '08'16'13

Check AV05 YBZ

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,363 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,353 miles
Since last MOT+26,809 miles
PASS
Mileage124,544 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,542 miles
Since last MOT+13,431 miles
PASS
Mileage111,111 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,110 miles
Since last MOT+13,661 miles
PASS
Mileage97,449 miles
Since last MOT+14,441 miles
PASS
Mileage83,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,008 miles
Since last MOT+13,238 miles
PASS
Mileage69,770 miles
Since last MOT+13,963 miles
PASS
Mileage55,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage46,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,438 miles
PASS
Mileage37,248 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

RegistrationAV05 YBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AV05 YBZ

What car is AV05 YBZ?

AV05 YBZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV05 YBZ?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 YBZ was 151,363 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 YBZ passed its MOT?

AV05 YBZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2016.

Is AV05 YBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV05 YBZ 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 AV05 YBZ?

AV05 YBZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.