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YP05 NJU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 106,861 miles on the clock, averaging 7,543 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YP05 NJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,543

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,861 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,657
Average per year7,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP05 NJU 11k35k59k83k107k '08'21'15

Check YP05 NJU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,657 miles
PASS
Mileage100,204 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage96,906 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage89,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
PASS
Mileage83,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,221 miles
PASS
Mileage71,752 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage61,105 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
PASS
Mileage50,800 miles
Since last MOT+15,222 miles
PASS
Mileage35,578 miles
Since last MOT+17,050 miles
PASS
Mileage18,528 miles
Since last MOT+796 miles
PASS
Mileage17,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,053 miles
PASS
Mileage15,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage13,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,166 miles
PASS
Mileage10,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,685 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 NJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YP05 NJU

What car is YP05 NJU?

YP05 NJU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YP05 NJU?

The last recorded mileage for YP05 NJU was 106,861 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP05 NJU passed its MOT?

YP05 NJU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2021.

Is YP05 NJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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