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KY05 BYA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 160,471 miles on the clock, averaging 9,255 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for KY05 BYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,255

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,471 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,255
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KY05 BYA 34k65k97k129k160k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,970 miles
PASS
Mileage151,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,501 miles
Since last MOT+11,933 miles
PASS
Mileage139,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,568 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage129,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage120,511 miles
Since last MOT+10,381 miles
PASS
Mileage110,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage101,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage92,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage82,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,268 miles
PASS
Mileage72,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,145 miles
PASS
Mileage61,554 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage53,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage44,432 miles
Since last MOT+10,559 miles
PASS
Mileage33,873 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,841 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

RegistrationKY05 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KY05 BYA

What car is KY05 BYA?

KY05 BYA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY05 BYA?

The last recorded mileage for KY05 BYA was 160,471 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY05 BYA passed its MOT?

KY05 BYA has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2021.

Is KY05 BYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY05 BYA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KY05 BYA?

KY05 BYA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.