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DG55 HBP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 95,498 miles on the clock, averaging 6,237 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 DG55 HBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,237

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

Below average
Latest reading95,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 HBP 20k39k58k77k95k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,498 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage94,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,034 miles
PASS
Mileage86,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage79,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage73,972 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage68,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage61,865 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,544 miles
Since last MOT+16,428 miles
PASS
Mileage55,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage49,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,243 miles
PASS
Mileage42,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage34,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage26,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage19,969 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

RegistrationDG55 HBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DG55 HBP

What car is DG55 HBP?

DG55 HBP is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG55 HBP?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 HBP was 95,498 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 HBP passed its MOT?

DG55 HBP has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2020.

Is DG55 HBP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG55 HBP 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 DG55 HBP?

DG55 HBP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.