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PK05 YXJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 121,019 miles on the clock, averaging 6,118 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 YXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,118

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year6,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 YXJ 32k54k77k99k121k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,019 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,195 miles
PASS
Mileage119,784 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
PASS
Mileage119,587 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage112,067 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,059 miles
Since last MOT+18,596 miles
PASS
Mileage93,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage88,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage83,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,426 miles
PASS
Mileage78,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage78,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage74,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage70,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage64,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage58,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,762 miles
Since last MOT+9,825 miles
PASS
Mileage39,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage32,194 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 YXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 YXJ

What car is PK05 YXJ?

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

What is the mileage of PK05 YXJ?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 YXJ was 121,019 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 YXJ passed its MOT?

PK05 YXJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.

Is PK05 YXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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