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YR05 PXA

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 105,123 miles on the clock, averaging 6,187 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 PXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,187

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 reading105,123 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,187
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR05 PXA 10k34k58k81k105k '08'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage94,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,834 miles
Since last MOT+10,874 miles
PASS
Mileage83,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage79,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,486 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage73,761 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage69,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage63,374 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage56,330 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage42,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage36,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage31,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage25,013 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage19,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage14,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage10,375 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 PXA
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 PXA

What car is YR05 PXA?

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

What is the mileage of YR05 PXA?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 PXA was 105,123 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 PXA passed its MOT?

YR05 PXA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2023.

Is YR05 PXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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