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YR05 JVY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 117,944 miles on the clock, averaging 7,626 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 JVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,626

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 reading117,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,178
Average per year7,626
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR05 JVY 19k44k69k93k118k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage112,766 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,726 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,655 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage109,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage103,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage96,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage88,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage81,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage74,584 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,979 miles
PASS
Mileage62,603 miles
Since last MOT+12,616 miles
PASS
Mileage49,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,948 miles
PASS
Mileage39,039 miles
Since last MOT+10,290 miles
PASS
Mileage28,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage23,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage19,087 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 JVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YR05 JVY

What car is YR05 JVY?

YR05 JVY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR05 JVY?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 JVY was 117,944 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 JVY passed its MOT?

YR05 JVY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2021.

Is YR05 JVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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