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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 140,814 miles on the clock, averaging 9,887 miles per year, above 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 VLR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,814 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,887 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | PE05 VLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PE — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About PE05 VLR
What car is PE05 VLR?
PE05 VLR is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.
What is the mileage of PE05 VLR?
The last recorded mileage for PE05 VLR was 140,814 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE05 VLR passed its MOT?
PE05 VLR has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2019.
Is PE05 VLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE05 VLR 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 VLR?
PE05 VLR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.