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OY55 UXS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourBlue
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 1400cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 155,049 miles on the clock, averaging 8,212 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OY55 UXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,049
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
8,212

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,212
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY55 UXS 51k77k103k129k155k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,049 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage152,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage147,947 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,564 miles
PASS
Mileage140,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage136,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,783 miles
Since last MOT+14,537 miles
PASS
Mileage122,246 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,244 miles
Since last MOT+15,497 miles
PASS
Mileage106,747 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage98,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage95,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage89,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,921 miles
PASS
Mileage77,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage71,462 miles
Since last MOT+20,935 miles
PASS
Mileage50,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,527 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OY55 UXS

What car is OY55 UXS?

OY55 UXS is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY55 UXS?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 UXS was 155,049 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 UXS passed its MOT?

OY55 UXS has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2021.

Is OY55 UXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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