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NJ55 OGT

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 98,246 miles on the clock, averaging 13,005 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ55 OGT

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
13,005

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading98,246 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,243
Average per year13,005
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ55 OGT 45k59k72k85k98k '08'12'10

Check NJ55 OGT

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,246 miles
Since last MOT+13,243 miles
PASS
Mileage85,003 miles
Since last MOT+15,835 miles
PASS
Mileage69,168 miles
Since last MOT+11,091 miles
PASS
Mileage58,077 miles
Since last MOT+12,781 miles
PASS
Mileage45,296 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

RegistrationNJ55 OGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NJ55 OGT

What car is NJ55 OGT?

NJ55 OGT is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NJ55 OGT?

The last recorded mileage for NJ55 OGT was 98,246 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ55 OGT passed its MOT?

NJ55 OGT has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 13 Sep 2012.

Is NJ55 OGT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ55 OGT 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 NJ55 OGT?

NJ55 OGT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.