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EO05 UKL

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 127,888 miles on the clock, averaging 8,752 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 EO05 UKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,752

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,819
Average per year8,752
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 UKL 22k49k75k102k128k '08'20'16

Check EO05 UKL

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage125,069 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage122,405 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage118,572 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage113,266 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,955 miles
PASS
Mileage103,297 miles
Since last MOT+11,073 miles
PASS
Mileage92,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,224 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,796 miles
Since last MOT+14,191 miles
PASS
Mileage68,605 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage60,775 miles
Since last MOT+15,211 miles
PASS
Mileage45,564 miles
Since last MOT+17,718 miles
PASS
Mileage27,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage22,376 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

RegistrationEO05 UKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 UKL

What car is EO05 UKL?

EO05 UKL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 UKL?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 UKL was 127,888 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 UKL passed its MOT?

EO05 UKL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2020.

Is EO05 UKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO05 UKL 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 EO05 UKL?

EO05 UKL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.