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ET54 EYW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 118,837 miles on the clock, averaging 8,656 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 ET54 EYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,656

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,837 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,656
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET54 EYW 24k48k71k95k119k '08'19'15

Check ET54 EYW

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,837 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage110,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage104,026 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage95,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,519 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage78,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage71,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,172 miles
PASS
Mileage62,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage54,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,353 miles
PASS
Mileage45,451 miles
Since last MOT+11,363 miles
PASS
Mileage34,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,360 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,728 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

RegistrationET54 EYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ET54 EYW

What car is ET54 EYW?

ET54 EYW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of ET54 EYW?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 EYW was 118,837 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 EYW passed its MOT?

ET54 EYW has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2019.

Is ET54 EYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 EYW 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 ET54 EYW?

ET54 EYW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.