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NE55 HAL

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2008 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 104,898 miles on the clock, averaging 5,443 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 NE55 HAL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,443

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 reading104,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,664
Average per year5,443
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NE55 HAL 21k42k63k84k105k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage99,234 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage95,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage92,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage89,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage83,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,444 miles
PASS
Mileage79,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage73,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage68,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,138 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
PASS
Mileage67,820 miles
Since last MOT+14,520 miles
PASS
Mileage53,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage52,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,103 miles
Since last MOT+8,603 miles
PASS
Mileage43,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,858 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,642 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage28,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,937 miles
PASS
Mileage21,307 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE55 HAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNE — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NE55 HAL

What car is NE55 HAL?

NE55 HAL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

What is the mileage of NE55 HAL?

The last recorded mileage for NE55 HAL was 104,898 miles, recorded on 23 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NE55 HAL passed its MOT?

NE55 HAL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2026.

Is NE55 HAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NE55 HAL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is NE55 HAL?

NE55 HAL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.