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EO55 KAE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 100,557 miles on the clock, averaging 6,634 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 EO55 KAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,634

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,557 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,622
Average per year6,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 KAE 16k37k58k79k101k '08'21'16

Check EO55 KAE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage100,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage95,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage92,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage84,576 miles
Since last MOT+26,726 miles
PASS
Mileage57,850 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage70,972 miles
Since last MOT+10,188 miles
PASS
Mileage60,784 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage53,119 miles
Since last MOT+11,246 miles
PASS
Mileage41,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage35,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage25,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage20,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage16,226 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

RegistrationEO55 KAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 KAE

What car is EO55 KAE?

EO55 KAE is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 KAE?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 KAE was 100,557 miles, recorded on 24 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 KAE passed its MOT?

EO55 KAE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 24 May 2021.

Is EO55 KAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 KAE 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 EO55 KAE?

EO55 KAE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.