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OE55 MDJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 126,168 miles on the clock, averaging 6,706 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 OE55 MDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,706

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,706
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE55 MDJ 23k49k75k101k126k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,168 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,118 miles
PASS
Mileage124,049 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,965 miles
PASS
Mileage116,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage112,039 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage108,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage102,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage96,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage90,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage84,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage78,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,142 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage67,011 miles
Since last MOT+14,670 miles
PASS
Mileage52,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,556 miles
PASS
Mileage40,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,662 miles
PASS
Mileage30,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage23,497 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

RegistrationOE55 MDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OE55 MDJ

What car is OE55 MDJ?

OE55 MDJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OE55 MDJ?

The last recorded mileage for OE55 MDJ was 126,168 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE55 MDJ passed its MOT?

OE55 MDJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2024.

Is OE55 MDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE55 MDJ 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 OE55 MDJ?

OE55 MDJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.