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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 146,345 miles on the clock, averaging 8,083 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for OY05 YTB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 146,345 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,178 |
| Average per year | 8,083 |
| 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 | OY05 YTB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OY05 YTB
What car is OY05 YTB?
OY05 YTB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OY05 YTB?
The last recorded mileage for OY05 YTB was 146,345 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY05 YTB passed its MOT?
OY05 YTB has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2022.
Is OY05 YTB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY05 YTB 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 YTB?
OY05 YTB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.