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NL55 VRN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 82,430 miles on the clock, averaging 4,097 miles per year, well 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 NL55 VRN

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,097

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,430 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,097
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL55 VRN 32k45k57k70k82k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
PASS
Mileage73,609 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,606 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage67,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage65,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage62,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage57,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage54,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage50,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage47,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage44,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage39,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage34,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage31,958 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 VRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 VRN

What car is NL55 VRN?

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

What is the mileage of NL55 VRN?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 VRN was 82,430 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 VRN passed its MOT?

NL55 VRN has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2021.

Is NL55 VRN ULEZ compliant?

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

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