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YR05 HJF

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 143,542 miles on the clock, averaging 8,402 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 YR05 HJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,402

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,402
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR05 HJF 17k49k80k112k144k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,542 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,036 miles
PASS
Mileage132,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage126,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage122,530 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,527 miles
Since last MOT+9,486 miles
PASS
Mileage113,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,276 miles
PASS
Mileage105,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,448 miles
PASS
Mileage97,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,317 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage89,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,023 miles
PASS
Mileage80,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage72,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage63,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,097 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage53,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage45,538 miles
Since last MOT+10,274 miles
PASS
Mileage35,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage27,575 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,574 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage17,363 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 HJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YR05 HJF

What car is YR05 HJF?

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

What is the mileage of YR05 HJF?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 HJF was 143,542 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 HJF passed its MOT?

YR05 HJF has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2023.

Is YR05 HJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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