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EF55 VNN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 91,106 miles on the clock, averaging 3,945 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 EF55 VNN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,945

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 reading91,106 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF55 VNN 24k41k58k74k91k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage87,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage84,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,830 miles
PASS
Mileage81,822 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,075 miles
PASS
Mileage78,730 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
PASS
Mileage78,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage77,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage74,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage69,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage65,166 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage62,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage59,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage57,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage52,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage48,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage41,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,426 miles
PASS
Mileage23,981 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

RegistrationEF55 VNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EF55 VNN

What car is EF55 VNN?

EF55 VNN is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF55 VNN?

The last recorded mileage for EF55 VNN was 91,106 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF55 VNN passed its MOT?

EF55 VNN has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is EF55 VNN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF55 VNN 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 EF55 VNN?

EF55 VNN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.