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YP05 DKL

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 191,723 miles on the clock, averaging 9,505 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 YP05 DKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,723
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,505

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,723 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year9,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP05 DKL 51k86k121k157k192k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,723 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage185,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,264 miles
Since last MOT+829 miles
PASS
Mileage184,435 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,942 miles
PASS
Mileage174,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage169,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,771 miles
Since last MOT+8,298 miles
PASS
Mileage161,473 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage157,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,044 miles
Since last MOT+9,495 miles
PASS
Mileage147,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage139,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage133,652 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
PASS
Mileage118,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,594 miles
Since last MOT+17,644 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,950 miles
Since last MOT+22,117 miles
PASS
Mileage69,833 miles
Since last MOT+18,847 miles
PASS
Mileage50,986 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

RegistrationYP05 DKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YP05 DKL

What car is YP05 DKL?

YP05 DKL is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YP05 DKL?

The last recorded mileage for YP05 DKL was 191,723 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP05 DKL passed its MOT?

YP05 DKL has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2023.

Is YP05 DKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP05 DKL 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 YP05 DKL?

YP05 DKL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.