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YB54 JYG

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 138,981 miles on the clock, averaging 8,344 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YB54 JYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,344

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,873
Average per year8,344
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB54 JYG 39k64k89k114k139k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage136,108 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage132,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage128,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,172 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage122,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,126 miles
PASS
Mileage110,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,968 miles
Since last MOT+13,210 miles
PASS
Mileage97,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage89,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,551 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage79,670 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,663 miles
Since last MOT+12,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,636 miles
Since last MOT+10,461 miles
PASS
Mileage57,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,214 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage39,486 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

RegistrationYB54 JYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About YB54 JYG

What car is YB54 JYG?

YB54 JYG is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YB54 JYG?

The last recorded mileage for YB54 JYG was 138,981 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB54 JYG passed its MOT?

YB54 JYG has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2020.

Is YB54 JYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB54 JYG 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 YB54 JYG?

YB54 JYG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.