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MJ55 EYL

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 122,331 miles on the clock, averaging 7,783 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 MJ55 EYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,783

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,331 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,783
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ55 EYL 87k96k105k114k122k '08'12'11

Check MJ55 EYL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,331 miles
Since last MOT+10,721 miles
PASS
Mileage111,610 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage105,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,389 miles
PASS
Mileage97,875 miles
Since last MOT+10,416 miles
PASS
Mileage87,459 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,445 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

RegistrationMJ55 EYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MJ55 EYL

What car is MJ55 EYL?

MJ55 EYL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ55 EYL?

The last recorded mileage for MJ55 EYL was 122,331 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ55 EYL passed its MOT?

MJ55 EYL has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2012.

Is MJ55 EYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ55 EYL 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 MJ55 EYL?

MJ55 EYL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.