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EO05 XNJ

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 13 (55% pass rate). It has 191,091 miles on the clock, averaging 8,004 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 XNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,004

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading191,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,420
Average per year8,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 XNJ 44k81k117k154k191k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage191,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage184,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage176,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,839 miles
Since last MOT+13,681 miles
PASS
Mileage163,158 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,987 miles
Since last MOT+14,184 miles
PASS
Mileage148,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage142,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,562 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage139,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage135,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,732 miles
PASS
Mileage129,075 miles
Since last MOT+10,243 miles
PASS
Mileage118,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,832 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
PASS
Mileage108,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,498 miles
Since last MOT+9,586 miles
PASS
Mileage98,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,912 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage90,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,715 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage71,930 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,852 miles
Since last MOT+8,380 miles
PASS
Mileage63,472 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage54,550 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,427 miles
Since last MOT+10,782 miles
PASS
Mileage43,645 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 XNJ
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 XNJ

What car is EO05 XNJ?

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

What is the mileage of EO05 XNJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 XNJ was 191,091 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 XNJ passed its MOT?

EO05 XNJ has had 29 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (16 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jul 2026.

Is EO05 XNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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