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OY05 XPR

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 33,069 miles on the clock, averaging 951 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OY05 XPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
33,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
951

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading33,069 miles
Reading date
Average per year951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY05 XPR 18k22k26k29k33k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage33,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,069 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
PASS
Mileage33,019 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
PASS
Mileage32,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,839 miles
PASS
Mileage32,857 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
PASS
Mileage32,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage30,823 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,822 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage29,974 miles
Since last MOT+918 miles
PASS
Mileage29,056 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage27,976 miles
Since last MOT+897 miles
PASS
Mileage27,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage25,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,601 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage23,904 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage21,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage20,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage18,435 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OY05 XPR

What car is OY05 XPR?

OY05 XPR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY05 XPR?

The last recorded mileage for OY05 XPR was 33,069 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY05 XPR passed its MOT?

OY05 XPR has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2023.

Is OY05 XPR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY05 XPR 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 OY05 XPR?

OY05 XPR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.