Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 124,709 miles on the clock, averaging 10,740 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 YA05 BXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 124,709 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,740 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YA05 BXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YA — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About YA05 BXR
What car is YA05 BXR?
YA05 BXR is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.
What is the mileage of YA05 BXR?
The last recorded mileage for YA05 BXR was 124,709 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YA05 BXR passed its MOT?
YA05 BXR has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2017.
Is YA05 BXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA05 BXR 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 YA05 BXR?
YA05 BXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.