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FV55 FMU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 94,829 miles on the clock, averaging 5,012 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 FV55 FMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,012

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 reading94,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV55 FMU 9k31k52k73k95k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,829 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,273 miles
PASS
Mileage89,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage83,756 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,629 miles
PASS
Mileage77,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage72,781 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage70,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage65,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,943 miles
PASS
Mileage62,656 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,642 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage54,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage46,480 miles
Since last MOT+566 miles
PASS
Mileage45,914 miles
Since last MOT+11,423 miles
PASS
Mileage34,491 miles
Since last MOT+12,781 miles
PASS
Mileage21,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage19,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage16,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage12,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage10,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,050 miles
PASS
Mileage9,353 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

RegistrationFV55 FMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FV55 FMU

What car is FV55 FMU?

FV55 FMU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FV55 FMU?

The last recorded mileage for FV55 FMU was 94,829 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV55 FMU passed its MOT?

FV55 FMU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.

Is FV55 FMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV55 FMU 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 FV55 FMU?

FV55 FMU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.