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YB54 XAA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 120,229 miles on the clock, averaging 5,826 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 YB54 XAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,826

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,374
Average per year5,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB54 XAA 24k48k72k96k120k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage120,229 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage117,855 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,854 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage115,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage112,117 miles
Since last MOT+4,377 miles
PASS
Mileage107,740 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage103,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage98,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage94,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage88,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,457 miles
PASS
Mileage83,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,416 miles
Since last MOT+13,338 miles
PASS
Mileage64,078 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage55,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage48,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage41,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage35,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage29,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage24,321 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 XAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About YB54 XAA

What car is YB54 XAA?

YB54 XAA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YB54 XAA?

The last recorded mileage for YB54 XAA was 120,229 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB54 XAA passed its MOT?

YB54 XAA has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 22 Aug 2024.

Is YB54 XAA ULEZ compliant?

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

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