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PK05 EAW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 164,432 miles on the clock, averaging 7,022 miles per year, 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 PK05 EAW

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,432
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,022

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

Below average
Latest reading164,432 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,624
Average per year7,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 EAW 69k93k117k141k164k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage164,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage158,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,205 miles
PASS
Mileage148,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage139,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,584 miles
PASS
Mileage132,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage125,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage115,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,262 miles
PASS
Mileage106,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage95,551 miles
Since last MOT+24,495 miles
PASS
Mileage71,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,713 miles
PASS
Mileage69,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,343 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

RegistrationPK05 EAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 EAW

What car is PK05 EAW?

PK05 EAW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK05 EAW?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 EAW was 164,432 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 EAW passed its MOT?

PK05 EAW has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 1 Oct 2021.

Is PK05 EAW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK05 EAW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PK05 EAW?

PK05 EAW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.