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MT55 HYX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 94,211 miles on the clock, averaging 6,675 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 MT55 HYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,211
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,675

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 reading94,211 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,146
Average per year6,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT55 HYX 27k44k61k77k94k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
PASS
Mileage87,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage83,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,297 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage80,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,504 miles
PASS
Mileage79,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
PASS
Mileage70,979 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage62,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,859 miles
Since last MOT+12,557 miles
PASS
Mileage50,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage44,079 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage36,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,294 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,250 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

RegistrationMT55 HYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MT55 HYX

What car is MT55 HYX?

MT55 HYX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MT55 HYX?

The last recorded mileage for MT55 HYX was 94,211 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT55 HYX passed its MOT?

MT55 HYX has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2018.

Is MT55 HYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT55 HYX 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 MT55 HYX?

MT55 HYX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.