Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 104,078 miles on the clock, averaging 8,084 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for KY55 MDE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 104,078 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,364 |
| Average per year | 8,084 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | KY55 MDE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KY — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About KY55 MDE
What car is KY55 MDE?
KY55 MDE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.
What is the mileage of KY55 MDE?
The last recorded mileage for KY55 MDE was 104,078 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KY55 MDE passed its MOT?
KY55 MDE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2017.
Is KY55 MDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY55 MDE 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 KY55 MDE?
KY55 MDE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.