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PE05 JAO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 92,596 miles on the clock, averaging 4,927 miles per year, well 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 PE05 JAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,927

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,167
Average per year4,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE05 JAO 9k30k51k72k93k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage91,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage85,558 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage80,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage72,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage65,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage59,161 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage52,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage50,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage46,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage42,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,116 miles
PASS
Mileage41,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,435 miles
PASS
Mileage31,853 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage23,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage16,716 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage13,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage8,796 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 JAO
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 JAO

What car is PE05 JAO?

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

What is the mileage of PE05 JAO?

The last recorded mileage for PE05 JAO was 92,596 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE05 JAO passed its MOT?

PE05 JAO has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2025.

Is PE05 JAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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