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HN55 WUG

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourSilver
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 1400cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 103,874 miles on the clock, averaging 5,348 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for HN55 WUG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,348

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 reading103,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,612
Average per year5,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HN55 WUG 12k35k58k81k104k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,612 miles
PASS
Mileage95,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage89,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage84,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage81,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,636 miles
PASS
Mileage77,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage73,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage69,857 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage66,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage62,895 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,894 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage59,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,903 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage51,456 miles
Since last MOT+14,060 miles
PASS
Mileage37,396 miles
Since last MOT+9,927 miles
PASS
Mileage27,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage17,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage15,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage12,190 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 WUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeHN — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About HN55 WUG

What car is HN55 WUG?

HN55 WUG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2005.

What is the mileage of HN55 WUG?

The last recorded mileage for HN55 WUG was 103,874 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HN55 WUG passed its MOT?

HN55 WUG has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is HN55 WUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HN55 WUG 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 HN55 WUG?

HN55 WUG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.