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PY54 KGP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 173,247 miles on the clock, averaging 12,452 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 PY54 KGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,452

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,247 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,452
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PY54 KGP 47k78k110k142k173k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,247 miles
Since last MOT+15,103 miles
PASS
Mileage158,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,144 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
PASS
Mileage146,435 miles
Since last MOT+12,594 miles
PASS
Mileage133,841 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage123,274 miles
Since last MOT+12,492 miles
PASS
Mileage110,782 miles
Since last MOT+12,647 miles
PASS
Mileage98,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,590 miles
PASS
Mileage84,545 miles
Since last MOT+14,306 miles
PASS
Mileage70,239 miles
Since last MOT+12,047 miles
PASS
Mileage58,192 miles
Since last MOT+11,389 miles
PASS
Mileage46,803 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

RegistrationPY54 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PY54 KGP

What car is PY54 KGP?

PY54 KGP is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PY54 KGP?

The last recorded mileage for PY54 KGP was 173,247 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY54 KGP passed its MOT?

PY54 KGP has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2018.

Is PY54 KGP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY54 KGP 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 PY54 KGP?

PY54 KGP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.