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ET54 EZA

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 87,246 miles on the clock, averaging 4,934 miles per year, well below 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 EZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,934

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,246 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year4,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET54 EZA 38k50k63k75k87k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,246 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,231 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage82,956 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage79,728 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage76,613 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage74,665 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,198 miles
PASS
Mileage72,465 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,471 miles
PASS
Mileage63,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,031 miles
PASS
Mileage54,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage50,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage44,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,791 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 EZA
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 EZA

What car is ET54 EZA?

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

What is the mileage of ET54 EZA?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 EZA was 87,246 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 EZA passed its MOT?

ET54 EZA has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2018.

Is ET54 EZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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