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OY55 LDU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 108,630 miles on the clock, averaging 6,872 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 OY55 LDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,872

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

Below average
Latest reading108,630 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,872
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY55 LDU 23k44k66k87k109k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,630 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,483 miles
PASS
Mileage98,145 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage93,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage89,815 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,814 miles
Since last MOT+12,653 miles
PASS
Mileage77,161 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,101 miles
Since last MOT+10,644 miles
PASS
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,092 miles
PASS
Mileage59,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage51,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage46,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage43,261 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage36,581 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage28,725 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage22,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,758 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

RegistrationOY55 LDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OY55 LDU

What car is OY55 LDU?

OY55 LDU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY55 LDU?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 LDU was 108,630 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 LDU passed its MOT?

OY55 LDU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2021.

Is OY55 LDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY55 LDU 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 OY55 LDU?

OY55 LDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.