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PK05 VPO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 129,494 miles on the clock, averaging 7,346 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 VPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,494
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,346

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,494 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,863
Average per year7,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 VPO 22k49k76k103k129k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,494 miles
Since last MOT+15,863 miles
PASS
Mileage113,631 miles
Since last MOT+12,340 miles
PASS
Mileage101,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage93,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,412 miles
PASS
Mileage88,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage82,777 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage74,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage69,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage66,502 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage60,315 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
PASS
Mileage52,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage45,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
PASS
Mileage36,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,294 miles
PASS
Mileage29,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
PASS
Mileage22,444 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 VPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 VPO

What car is PK05 VPO?

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

What is the mileage of PK05 VPO?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 VPO was 129,494 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 VPO passed its MOT?

PK05 VPO has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2022.

Is PK05 VPO ULEZ compliant?

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

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