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MM55 WHW

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 155,641 miles on the clock, averaging 7,136 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 WHW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
155,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,136

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,136
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM55 WHW 33k64k94k125k156k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,641 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,640 miles
Since last MOT+2,773 miles
PASS
Mileage152,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage148,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,240 miles
PASS
Mileage145,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage141,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage138,068 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,066 miles
Since last MOT+12,322 miles
PASS
Mileage125,744 miles
Since last MOT+15,404 miles
PASS
Mileage110,340 miles
Since last MOT+16,417 miles
PASS
Mileage93,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage85,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage78,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage73,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage67,842 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage64,305 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,305 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage42,938 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,621 miles
PASS
Mileage33,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,316 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 WHW
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 WHW

What car is MM55 WHW?

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

What is the mileage of MM55 WHW?

The last recorded mileage for MM55 WHW was 155,641 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM55 WHW passed its MOT?

MM55 WHW has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is MM55 WHW ULEZ compliant?

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

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