Vehicle summary
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 59,356 miles on the clock, averaging 6,488 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 AO55 YBS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 59,356 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,553 |
| Average per year | 6,488 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AO55 YBS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AO55 YBS
What car is AO55 YBS?
AO55 YBS is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AO55 YBS?
The last recorded mileage for AO55 YBS was 59,356 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO55 YBS passed its MOT?
AO55 YBS has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Oct 2014.
Is AO55 YBS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 YBS 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 AO55 YBS?
AO55 YBS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.