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PX05 XXN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 109,751 miles on the clock, averaging 4,819 miles per year, well below 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 PX05 XXN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,819

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,751 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX05 XXN 25k46k67k89k110k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,751 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage103,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,711 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage95,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage91,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage86,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage80,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,498 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
Mileage73,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage71,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage66,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,683 miles
PASS
Mileage62,892 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage59,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage55,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage46,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage40,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,585 miles
PASS
Mileage37,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage33,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage29,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage24,881 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

RegistrationPX05 XXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PX05 XXN

What car is PX05 XXN?

PX05 XXN is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PX05 XXN?

The last recorded mileage for PX05 XXN was 109,751 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX05 XXN passed its MOT?

PX05 XXN has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2025.

Is PX05 XXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX05 XXN 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 PX05 XXN?

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