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PE05 HZJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 101,918 miles on the clock, averaging 5,325 miles per year, 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 PE05 HZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,918
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
5,325

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,322
Average per year5,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE05 HZJ 13k35k57k80k102k '08'24'17

Check PE05 HZJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage101,918 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage91,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,068 miles
PASS
Mileage87,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage79,327 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage78,595 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,594 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage75,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage68,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage62,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,350 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage53,372 miles
Since last MOT+14,284 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,673 miles
PASS
Mileage26,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
PASS
Mileage17,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,393 miles
PASS
Mileage16,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,250 miles
PASS
Mileage15,139 miles
Since last MOT+672 miles
PASS
Mileage14,467 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
PASS
Mileage13,601 miles
Since last MOT+816 miles
PASS
Mileage12,785 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

RegistrationPE05 HZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PE05 HZJ

What car is PE05 HZJ?

PE05 HZJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE05 HZJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE05 HZJ was 101,918 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE05 HZJ passed its MOT?

PE05 HZJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 21 Nov 2024.

Is PE05 HZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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