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MM55 TBU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 103,325 miles on the clock, averaging 5,100 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 MM55 TBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,100

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 reading103,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,100
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM55 TBU 19k40k61k82k103k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,325 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage94,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage87,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage81,682 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage76,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage69,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage62,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage56,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,794 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage50,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage48,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
PASS
Mileage45,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,189 miles
PASS
Mileage43,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage41,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage40,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage33,701 miles
Since last MOT+15,026 miles
PASS
Mileage18,675 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

RegistrationMM55 TBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MM55 TBU

What car is MM55 TBU?

MM55 TBU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MM55 TBU?

The last recorded mileage for MM55 TBU was 103,325 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM55 TBU passed its MOT?

MM55 TBU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is MM55 TBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM55 TBU 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 MM55 TBU?

MM55 TBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.