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OY55 OTF

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 110,487 miles on the clock, averaging 6,451 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 OTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,451

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,816
Average per year6,451
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY55 OTF 35k54k73k92k110k '08'20'15

Check OY55 OTF

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage107,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage103,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
PASS
Mileage99,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage96,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage89,274 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,066 miles
PASS
Mileage85,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage78,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage68,943 miles
Since last MOT+12,463 miles
PASS
Mileage56,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage52,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage48,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage43,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,837 miles
PASS
Mileage34,783 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

RegistrationOY55 OTF
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 OTF

What car is OY55 OTF?

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

What is the mileage of OY55 OTF?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 OTF was 110,487 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 OTF passed its MOT?

OY55 OTF has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 12 Jun 2020.

Is OY55 OTF ULEZ compliant?

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

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