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OY55 YFP

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 73,443 miles on the clock, averaging 5,917 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 YFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,917

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 reading73,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,330
Average per year5,917
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY55 YFP 32k43k53k63k73k '08'15'11

Check OY55 YFP

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage68,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage64,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage60,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage53,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage47,818 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
PASS
Mileage40,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,272 miles
PASS
Mileage32,233 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 YFP
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 YFP

What car is OY55 YFP?

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

What is the mileage of OY55 YFP?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 YFP was 73,443 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 YFP passed its MOT?

OY55 YFP has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Sep 2015.

Is OY55 YFP ULEZ compliant?

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

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