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AD55 BYC

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 90,788 miles on the clock, averaging 4,991 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 AD55 BYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,991

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,534
Average per year4,991
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD55 BYC 21k39k56k73k91k '08'22'16

Check AD55 BYC

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage87,254 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage81,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage77,998 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage74,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
PASS
Mileage68,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage63,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage59,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage53,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage47,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage43,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage39,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage34,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage26,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,193 miles
PASS
Mileage21,262 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,221 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 BYC
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 BYC

What car is AD55 BYC?

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

What is the mileage of AD55 BYC?

The last recorded mileage for AD55 BYC was 90,788 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD55 BYC passed its MOT?

AD55 BYC has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2022.

Is AD55 BYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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