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OU55 YFX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 127,181 miles on the clock, averaging 6,674 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 OU55 YFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,674

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU55 YFX 37k59k82k105k127k '08'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,181 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage121,415 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,931 miles
PASS
Mileage119,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage114,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage110,375 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,370 miles
Since last MOT+8,742 miles
PASS
Mileage101,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage96,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage92,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage86,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage79,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage72,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,800 miles
PASS
Mileage62,828 miles
Since last MOT+14,441 miles
PASS
Mileage48,387 miles
Since last MOT+11,552 miles
PASS
Mileage36,835 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

RegistrationOU55 YFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OU55 YFX

What car is OU55 YFX?

OU55 YFX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OU55 YFX?

The last recorded mileage for OU55 YFX was 127,181 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU55 YFX passed its MOT?

OU55 YFX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2022.

Is OU55 YFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU55 YFX 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 OU55 YFX?

OU55 YFX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.