Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 97,194 miles on the clock, averaging 8,323 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 YP05 EWJ
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 97,194 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 82 |
| Average per year | 8,323 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YP05 EWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About YP05 EWJ
What car is YP05 EWJ?
YP05 EWJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.
What is the mileage of YP05 EWJ?
The last recorded mileage for YP05 EWJ was 97,194 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP05 EWJ passed its MOT?
YP05 EWJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2018.
Is YP05 EWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP05 EWJ 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 EWJ?
YP05 EWJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.