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OY55 PYD

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 53,683 miles on the clock, averaging 2,280 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 OY55 PYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,280

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 reading53,683 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,280
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY55 PYD 15k24k34k44k54k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage50,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage48,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage46,929 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,918 miles
Since last MOT+1,335 miles
PASS
Mileage45,583 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
PASS
Mileage45,481 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,474 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
PASS
Mileage44,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage37,906 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage32,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage30,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
PASS
Mileage29,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,156 miles
Since last MOT+1,482 miles
PASS
Mileage27,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage26,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,062 miles
Since last MOT+1,715 miles
PASS
Mileage24,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,042 miles
PASS
Mileage22,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage19,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,416 miles
PASS
Mileage17,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,825 miles
PASS
Mileage14,747 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 PYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OY55 PYD

What car is OY55 PYD?

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

What is the mileage of OY55 PYD?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 PYD was 53,683 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 PYD passed its MOT?

OY55 PYD has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is OY55 PYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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