Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 110,972 miles on the clock, averaging 7,452 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 WXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,972 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 78 |
| Average per year | 7,452 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PL05 WXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About PL05 WXR
What car is PL05 WXR?
PL05 WXR is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.
What is the mileage of PL05 WXR?
The last recorded mileage for PL05 WXR was 110,972 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL05 WXR passed its MOT?
PL05 WXR has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2018.
Is PL05 WXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 WXR 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 WXR?
PL05 WXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.