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PL05 EOE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 123,916 miles on the clock, averaging 7,505 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PL05 EOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,505

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,916 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,064
Average per year7,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL05 EOE 18k45k71k97k124k '08'22'16

Check PL05 EOE

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,916 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage114,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,295 miles
PASS
Mileage105,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage101,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,078 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage99,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,146 miles
Since last MOT+15,445 miles
PASS
Mileage83,701 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,700 miles
Since last MOT+29,140 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,560 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage50,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage44,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage37,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage32,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage27,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage23,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage18,203 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 EOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PL05 EOE

What car is PL05 EOE?

PL05 EOE is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PL05 EOE?

The last recorded mileage for PL05 EOE was 123,916 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL05 EOE passed its MOT?

PL05 EOE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 5 Aug 2022.

Is PL05 EOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 EOE 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 PL05 EOE?

PL05 EOE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.