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WR05 LYW

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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 98,157 miles on the clock, averaging 9,289 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 LYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,289

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 reading98,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,853
Average per year9,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 LYW 24k42k61k80k98k '08'16'13

Check WR05 LYW

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,853 miles
PASS
Mileage94,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage88,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,775 miles
Since last MOT+10,232 miles
PASS
Mileage78,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage69,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage64,289 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,022 miles
Since last MOT+16,136 miles
PASS
Mileage38,886 miles
Since last MOT+15,131 miles
PASS
Mileage23,755 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,746 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 LYW
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 LYW

What car is WR05 LYW?

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

What is the mileage of WR05 LYW?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 LYW was 98,157 miles, recorded on 19 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 LYW passed its MOT?

WR05 LYW has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2016.

Is WR05 LYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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