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PL05 EUV

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 130,490 miles on the clock, averaging 8,292 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 EUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,490
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
8,292

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,490 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,231
Average per year8,292
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL05 EUV 15k44k73k102k130k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage122,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage118,931 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage115,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage107,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage103,402 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage97,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage92,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage88,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage78,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage68,605 miles
Since last MOT+10,815 miles
PASS
Mileage57,790 miles
Since last MOT+15,005 miles
PASS
Mileage42,785 miles
Since last MOT+16,749 miles
PASS
Mileage26,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,909 miles
PASS
Mileage15,127 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL05 EUV

What car is PL05 EUV?

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

What is the mileage of PL05 EUV?

The last recorded mileage for PL05 EUV was 130,490 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL05 EUV passed its MOT?

PL05 EUV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2021.

Is PL05 EUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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