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NL55 NZO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Yellow Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourYellow
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 97,138 miles on the clock, averaging 7,724 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for NL55 NZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,724

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,138 miles
Reading date
Miles last year131
Average per year7,724
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL55 NZO 22k41k60k78k97k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,138 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,663 miles
PASS
Mileage90,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage85,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage81,119 miles
Since last MOT+11,573 miles
PASS
Mileage69,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,546 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage59,756 miles
Since last MOT+10,116 miles
PASS
Mileage49,640 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,468 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage40,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage34,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage27,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage22,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,044 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

RegistrationNL55 NZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 NZO

What car is NL55 NZO?

NL55 NZO is an yellow Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NL55 NZO?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 NZO was 97,138 miles, recorded on 21 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 NZO passed its MOT?

NL55 NZO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2018.

Is NL55 NZO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL55 NZO 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 NL55 NZO?

NL55 NZO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.