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YX05 XJP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 56,698 miles on the clock, averaging 2,420 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 YX05 XJP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,420

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,656
Average per year2,420
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YX05 XJP 12k23k34k46k57k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage52,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage46,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage41,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage38,105 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage38,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,095 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
PASS
Mileage37,987 miles
Since last MOT+274 miles
PASS
Mileage37,713 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage37,055 miles
Since last MOT+735 miles
PASS
Mileage36,320 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage35,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,321 miles
PASS
Mileage33,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,107 miles
PASS
Mileage31,872 miles
Since last MOT+2,647 miles
PASS
Mileage29,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage15,825 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage12,134 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 XJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YX05 XJP

What car is YX05 XJP?

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

What is the mileage of YX05 XJP?

The last recorded mileage for YX05 XJP was 56,698 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX05 XJP passed its MOT?

YX05 XJP has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Aug 2026.

Is YX05 XJP ULEZ compliant?

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

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