Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 142,276 miles on the clock, averaging 5,394 miles per year, 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 FY05 XEN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,276 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,394 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FY05 XEN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FY05 XEN
What car is FY05 XEN?
FY05 XEN is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.
What is the mileage of FY05 XEN?
The last recorded mileage for FY05 XEN was 142,276 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FY05 XEN passed its MOT?
FY05 XEN has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2024.
Is FY05 XEN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY05 XEN 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 FY05 XEN?
FY05 XEN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.