Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 130,146 miles on the clock, averaging 9,806 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 DY05 EFO
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 130,146 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,806 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DY05 EFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About DY05 EFO
What car is DY05 EFO?
DY05 EFO is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.
What is the mileage of DY05 EFO?
The last recorded mileage for DY05 EFO was 130,146 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY05 EFO passed its MOT?
DY05 EFO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2018.
Is DY05 EFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY05 EFO 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 DY05 EFO?
DY05 EFO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.