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EO05 UKZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 160,196 miles on the clock, averaging 7,763 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 UKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,763

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,196 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,763
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 UKZ 32k64k96k128k160k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage153,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage144,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,121 miles
PASS
Mileage138,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
PASS
Mileage135,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage130,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage122,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage113,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,740 miles
PASS
Mileage103,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,806 miles
PASS
Mileage94,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,509 miles
Since last MOT+12,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage71,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,196 miles
PASS
Mileage62,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage56,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,861 miles
Since last MOT+9,264 miles
PASS
Mileage47,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage40,415 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,400 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage31,636 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 UKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 UKZ

What car is EO05 UKZ?

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

What is the mileage of EO05 UKZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 UKZ was 160,196 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 UKZ passed its MOT?

EO05 UKZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2024.

Is EO05 UKZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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