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YA05 BXS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourSilver
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 1400cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 78,777 miles on the clock, averaging 10,600 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YA05 BXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,777
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,600

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 reading78,777 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,305
Average per year10,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA05 BXS 15k31k47k63k79k '08'14'12

Check YA05 BXS

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage63,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,200 miles
Since last MOT+10,613 miles
PASS
Mileage47,587 miles
Since last MOT+18,232 miles
PASS
Mileage29,355 miles
Since last MOT+14,168 miles
PASS
Mileage15,187 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YA05 BXS

What car is YA05 BXS?

YA05 BXS is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YA05 BXS?

The last recorded mileage for YA05 BXS was 78,777 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA05 BXS passed its MOT?

YA05 BXS has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2014.

Is YA05 BXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA05 BXS 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 BXS?

YA05 BXS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.