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OV54 YOF

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 126,752 miles on the clock, averaging 6,209 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 OV54 YOF

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,209

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

Below average
Latest reading126,752 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,209
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV54 YOF 21k48k74k100k127k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,752 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,748 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage125,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,016 miles
PASS
Mileage124,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,432 miles
PASS
Mileage123,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,256 miles
PASS
Mileage122,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage119,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage117,848 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage109,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,789 miles
PASS
Mileage101,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,065 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage92,831 miles
Since last MOT+14,451 miles
PASS
Mileage78,380 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,373 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage69,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage63,931 miles
Since last MOT+638 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,158 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,110 miles
Since last MOT+12,615 miles
PASS
Mileage27,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage21,324 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

RegistrationOV54 YOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About OV54 YOF

What car is OV54 YOF?

OV54 YOF is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OV54 YOF?

The last recorded mileage for OV54 YOF was 126,752 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV54 YOF passed its MOT?

OV54 YOF has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2025.

Is OV54 YOF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV54 YOF 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 OV54 YOF?

OV54 YOF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.