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YR05 AFZ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 101,406 miles on the clock, averaging 7,084 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 YR05 AFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,084

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,406 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR05 AFZ 22k42k61k81k101k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,406 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage92,376 miles
Since last MOT+15,462 miles
PASS
Mileage76,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage74,038 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage60,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage51,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage44,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage37,145 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage29,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,837 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage21,558 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

RegistrationYR05 AFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YR05 AFZ

What car is YR05 AFZ?

YR05 AFZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR05 AFZ?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 AFZ was 101,406 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 AFZ passed its MOT?

YR05 AFZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2019.

Is YR05 AFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR05 AFZ 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 YR05 AFZ?

YR05 AFZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.