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YP05 LPZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 67,108 miles on the clock, averaging 6,823 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 YP05 LPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,823

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading67,108 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,838
Average per year6,823
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP05 LPZ 13k27k40k54k67k '08'16'13

Check YP05 LPZ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,108 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage54,270 miles
Since last MOT+11,389 miles
PASS
Mileage42,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage38,647 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage34,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage29,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage18,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,645 miles
PASS
Mileage13,264 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 LPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YP05 LPZ

What car is YP05 LPZ?

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

What is the mileage of YP05 LPZ?

The last recorded mileage for YP05 LPZ was 67,108 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP05 LPZ passed its MOT?

YP05 LPZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2016.

Is YP05 LPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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