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YP05 EWH

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 161,899 miles on the clock, averaging 12,128 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 EWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,128

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,899 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year12,128
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP05 EWH 27k60k94k128k162k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,899 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,895 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
PASS
Mileage152,545 miles
Since last MOT+11,890 miles
PASS
Mileage140,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,655 miles
Since last MOT+10,536 miles
PASS
Mileage130,119 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,113 miles
Since last MOT+11,546 miles
PASS
Mileage118,567 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage107,055 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,050 miles
Since last MOT+13,963 miles
PASS
Mileage93,087 miles
Since last MOT+13,330 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,757 miles
Since last MOT+13,045 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,712 miles
Since last MOT+13,281 miles
PASS
Mileage53,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,431 miles
Since last MOT+14,228 miles
PASS
Mileage39,203 miles
Since last MOT+12,615 miles
PASS
Mileage26,588 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 EWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YP05 EWH

What car is YP05 EWH?

YP05 EWH is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YP05 EWH?

The last recorded mileage for YP05 EWH was 161,899 miles, recorded on 10 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP05 EWH passed its MOT?

YP05 EWH has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2019.

Is YP05 EWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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