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PK05 YFO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 181,897 miles on the clock, averaging 8,891 miles per year, around 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 YFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,891

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,897 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,649
Average per year8,891
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 YFO 68k97k125k154k182k '08'21'14

Check PK05 YFO

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,897 miles
Since last MOT+11,649 miles
PASS
Mileage170,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage165,009 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
PASS
Mileage153,072 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,784 miles
Since last MOT+11,988 miles
PASS
Mileage131,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,796 miles
Since last MOT+14,991 miles
PASS
Mileage116,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,568 miles
PASS
Mileage108,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage105,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage99,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage95,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage93,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage85,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,827 miles
Since last MOT+17,363 miles
PASS
Mileage68,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,464 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 YFO
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 YFO

What car is PK05 YFO?

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

What is the mileage of PK05 YFO?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 YFO was 181,897 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 YFO passed its MOT?

PK05 YFO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2021.

Is PK05 YFO ULEZ compliant?

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

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