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WR05 LYF

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 111,324 miles on the clock, averaging 26,258 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 WR05 LYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
26,258

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,876
Average per year26,258
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR05 LYF 34k53k73k92k111k '08'11'10

Check WR05 LYF

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,324 miles
Since last MOT+24,876 miles
PASS
Mileage86,448 miles
Since last MOT+29,926 miles
PASS
Mileage56,522 miles
Since last MOT+22,562 miles
PASS
Mileage33,960 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

RegistrationWR05 LYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WR05 LYF

What car is WR05 LYF?

WR05 LYF is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR05 LYF?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 LYF was 111,324 miles, recorded on 9 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 LYF passed its MOT?

WR05 LYF has had 4 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (4 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2011.

Is WR05 LYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR05 LYF 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 WR05 LYF?

WR05 LYF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.