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YA05 WGD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 80,048 miles on the clock, averaging 4,471 miles per year, well 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 YA05 WGD

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,048
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,471

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,048 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,911
Average per year4,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA05 WGD 12k29k46k63k80k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,048 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
PASS
Mileage78,137 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,325 miles
PASS
Mileage75,797 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,795 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage74,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage72,035 miles
PASS
Mileage98,855 miles
Since last MOT+30,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage65,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage62,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,484 miles
PASS
Mileage54,754 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage42,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage38,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage34,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage29,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage22,433 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage12,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,390 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

RegistrationYA05 WGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YA05 WGD

What car is YA05 WGD?

YA05 WGD is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YA05 WGD?

The last recorded mileage for YA05 WGD was 80,048 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA05 WGD passed its MOT?

YA05 WGD has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2023.

Is YA05 WGD ULEZ compliant?

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

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