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YR05 PVE

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 54,419 miles on the clock, averaging 2,414 miles per year, well 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 PVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,414

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

Low mileage
Latest reading54,419 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,154
Average per year2,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR05 PVE 13k23k34k44k54k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,419 miles
Since last MOT+1,154 miles
PASS
Mileage53,265 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
PASS
Mileage53,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage52,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,108 miles
PASS
Mileage50,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,195 miles
PASS
Mileage49,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage47,192 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage44,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage41,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage38,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage35,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage33,018 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage29,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage26,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage22,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage19,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage15,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage12,604 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 PVE
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 PVE

What car is YR05 PVE?

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

What is the mileage of YR05 PVE?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 PVE was 54,419 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 PVE passed its MOT?

YR05 PVE has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2025.

Is YR05 PVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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