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EO05 UKY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 85,942 miles on the clock, averaging 5,752 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EO05 UKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,752

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,011
Average per year5,752
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 UKY 12k30k49k67k86k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage85,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,011 miles
PASS
Mileage81,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage79,011 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage76,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,309 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage69,494 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage63,554 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage55,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage46,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage39,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage31,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage17,941 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage11,521 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 UKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 UKY

What car is EO05 UKY?

EO05 UKY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 UKY?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 UKY was 85,942 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 UKY passed its MOT?

EO05 UKY has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jan 2021.

Is EO05 UKY ULEZ compliant?

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

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