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PK05 KXE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 97,412 miles on the clock, averaging 4,555 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 PK05 KXE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,412
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,555

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,412 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,826
Average per year4,555
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK05 KXE 15k35k56k77k97k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
PASS
Mileage94,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage91,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage88,818 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage82,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage76,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage70,157 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage65,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage61,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,591 miles
PASS
Mileage53,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage49,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage45,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage41,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage35,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage29,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage25,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage20,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage14,776 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 KXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 KXE

What car is PK05 KXE?

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

What is the mileage of PK05 KXE?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 KXE was 97,412 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 KXE passed its MOT?

PK05 KXE has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is PK05 KXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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