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PE05 EPC

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 122,741 miles on the clock, averaging 7,482 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 PE05 EPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,482

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,627
Average per year7,482
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE05 EPC 19k45k71k97k123k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,741 miles
Since last MOT+10,627 miles
PASS
Mileage112,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,114 miles
Since last MOT+16,277 miles
PASS
Mileage95,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage91,987 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,925 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,738 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,619 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage88,275 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage83,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage79,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage75,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,580 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
PASS
Mileage66,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage58,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage51,106 miles
Since last MOT+11,710 miles
PASS
Mileage39,396 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage28,869 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,761 miles
Since last MOT+10,059 miles
PASS
Mileage18,702 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

RegistrationPE05 EPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PE05 EPC

What car is PE05 EPC?

PE05 EPC is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE05 EPC?

The last recorded mileage for PE05 EPC was 122,741 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE05 EPC passed its MOT?

PE05 EPC has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2022.

Is PE05 EPC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE05 EPC 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 PE05 EPC?

PE05 EPC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.