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KY55 MDU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 86,617 miles on the clock, averaging 6,129 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 KY55 MDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,129

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 reading86,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,129
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY55 MDU 21k37k54k70k87k '08'19'14

Check KY55 MDU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,617 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage78,925 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage71,526 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage68,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage65,489 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage61,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage59,080 miles
Since last MOT+8,457 miles
PASS
Mileage50,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage40,972 miles
Since last MOT+11,055 miles
PASS
Mileage29,917 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage20,737 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

RegistrationKY55 MDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KY55 MDU

What car is KY55 MDU?

KY55 MDU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY55 MDU?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 MDU was 86,617 miles, recorded on 24 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 MDU passed its MOT?

KY55 MDU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2019.

Is KY55 MDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY55 MDU 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 MDU?

KY55 MDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.