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PX05 XUB

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 174,655 miles on the clock, averaging 14,532 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PX05 XUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,655
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,532

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,655 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,677
Average per year14,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX05 XUB 30k66k102k138k175k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage166,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage159,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,548 miles
PASS
Mileage150,987 miles
Since last MOT+274 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,713 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage142,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,739 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,492 miles
Since last MOT+13,095 miles
PASS
Mileage129,397 miles
Since last MOT+672 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,725 miles
Since last MOT+22,238 miles
PASS
Mileage106,487 miles
Since last MOT+21,246 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,241 miles
Since last MOT+22,959 miles
PASS
Mileage62,282 miles
Since last MOT+25,796 miles
PASS
Mileage36,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage29,666 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

RegistrationPX05 XUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PX05 XUB

What car is PX05 XUB?

PX05 XUB is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PX05 XUB?

The last recorded mileage for PX05 XUB was 174,655 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX05 XUB passed its MOT?

PX05 XUB has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2018.

Is PX05 XUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX05 XUB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PX05 XUB?

PX05 XUB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.