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WR05 LYS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 86,422 miles on the clock, averaging 5,588 miles per year, below 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 LYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,588

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,718
Average per year5,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 LYS 36k49k61k74k86k '08'17'14

Check WR05 LYS

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage81,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,704 miles
Since last MOT+10,126 miles
PASS
Mileage71,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage67,284 miles
Since last MOT+254 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage61,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage58,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage55,599 miles
Since last MOT+397 miles
PASS
Mileage55,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,202 miles
PASS
Mileage49,000 miles
Since last MOT+13,036 miles
PASS
Mileage35,964 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 LYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
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 LYS

What car is WR05 LYS?

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

What is the mileage of WR05 LYS?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 LYS was 86,422 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 LYS passed its MOT?

WR05 LYS has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is WR05 LYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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