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PK05 EBX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 126,726 miles on the clock, averaging 12,018 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 PK05 EBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,018

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year57
Average per year12,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 EBX 49k68k88k107k127k '08'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,726 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,669 miles
Since last MOT+18,334 miles
PASS
Mileage108,335 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,331 miles
Since last MOT+18,324 miles
PASS
Mileage90,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,007 miles
Since last MOT+12,379 miles
PASS
Mileage77,628 miles
Since last MOT+13,334 miles
PASS
Mileage64,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,988 miles
PASS
Mileage60,306 miles
Since last MOT+11,560 miles
PASS
Mileage48,746 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 EBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 EBX

What car is PK05 EBX?

PK05 EBX is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK05 EBX?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 EBX was 126,726 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 EBX passed its MOT?

PK05 EBX has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2015.

Is PK05 EBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK05 EBX 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 PK05 EBX?

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