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PL05 EOP

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 120,311 miles on the clock, averaging 8,980 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 PL05 EOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,980

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 reading120,311 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL05 EOP 38k59k79k100k120k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,311 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,309 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage109,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage107,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,613 miles
Since last MOT+11,398 miles
PASS
Mileage94,215 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,147 miles
PASS
Mileage73,772 miles
Since last MOT+25,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,925 miles
PASS
Mileage62,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,942 miles
PASS
Mileage50,106 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage38,409 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

RegistrationPL05 EOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PL05 EOP

What car is PL05 EOP?

PL05 EOP is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PL05 EOP?

The last recorded mileage for PL05 EOP was 120,311 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL05 EOP passed its MOT?

PL05 EOP has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2017.

Is PL05 EOP ULEZ compliant?

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

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