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WR05 YMC

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 121,325 miles on the clock, averaging 5,472 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 YMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,472

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 reading121,325 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 YMC 29k52k75k98k121k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage113,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage107,928 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage100,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,519 miles
PASS
Mileage93,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage90,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,302 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage88,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage86,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
PASS
Mileage83,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage80,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage76,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,942 miles
PASS
Mileage67,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage61,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage56,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage53,079 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage46,572 miles
Since last MOT+17,941 miles
PASS
Mileage28,631 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 YMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WR05 YMC

What car is WR05 YMC?

WR05 YMC is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR05 YMC?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 YMC was 121,325 miles, recorded on 29 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 YMC passed its MOT?

WR05 YMC has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2025.

Is WR05 YMC ULEZ compliant?

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

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