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YX05 XCN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 87,148 miles on the clock, averaging 5,846 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 YX05 XCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,148
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,846

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 reading87,148 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,846
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YX05 XCN 34k47k61k74k87k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,148 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,146 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage81,359 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage74,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,436 miles
Since last MOT+13,979 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage52,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage48,998 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,997 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage44,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage40,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage34,163 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

RegistrationYX05 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YX05 XCN

What car is YX05 XCN?

YX05 XCN is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YX05 XCN?

The last recorded mileage for YX05 XCN was 87,148 miles, recorded on 5 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX05 XCN passed its MOT?

YX05 XCN has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2017.

Is YX05 XCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YX05 XCN 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 YX05 XCN?

YX05 XCN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.