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AD55 BYB

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 96,710 miles on the clock, averaging 6,127 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 AD55 BYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,127

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,710 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD55 BYB 30k47k63k80k97k '09'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,859 miles
PASS
Mileage94,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage92,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,118 miles
PASS
Mileage83,064 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage76,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
PASS
Mileage69,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,871 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage62,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage53,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage49,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage44,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage38,154 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage30,062 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

RegistrationAD55 BYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AD55 BYB

What car is AD55 BYB?

AD55 BYB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AD55 BYB?

The last recorded mileage for AD55 BYB was 96,710 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD55 BYB passed its MOT?

AD55 BYB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2019.

Is AD55 BYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD55 BYB 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 AD55 BYB?

AD55 BYB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.