Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 130,091 miles on the clock, averaging 7,499 miles per year, around 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 YFV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,091 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,499 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OY55 YFV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About OY55 YFV
What car is OY55 YFV?
OY55 YFV is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OY55 YFV?
The last recorded mileage for OY55 YFV was 130,091 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY55 YFV passed its MOT?
OY55 YFV has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2021.
Is OY55 YFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY55 YFV 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 YFV?
OY55 YFV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.