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YP05 MFU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 116,997 miles on the clock, averaging 5,155 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 MFU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,155

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 reading116,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year5,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP05 MFU 28k50k72k95k117k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,997 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage112,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage108,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage106,509 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage98,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage96,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage94,587 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage92,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage89,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage87,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage84,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,052 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
Mileage71,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage64,305 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage55,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage47,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage41,476 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage35,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage27,570 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 MFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YP05 MFU

What car is YP05 MFU?

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

What is the mileage of YP05 MFU?

The last recorded mileage for YP05 MFU was 116,997 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP05 MFU passed its MOT?

YP05 MFU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is YP05 MFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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