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OY55 YGD

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 101,555 miles on the clock, averaging 8,124 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 YGD

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,124

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 reading101,555 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,124
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY55 YGD 23k43k62k82k102k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,555 miles
Since last MOT+11,652 miles
PASS
Mileage89,903 miles
Since last MOT+13,732 miles
PASS
Mileage76,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage66,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage55,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage50,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage45,910 miles
Since last MOT+11,125 miles
PASS
Mileage34,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage29,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,358 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 YGD
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 YGD

What car is OY55 YGD?

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

What is the mileage of OY55 YGD?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 YGD was 101,555 miles, recorded on 10 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 YGD passed its MOT?

OY55 YGD has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2018.

Is OY55 YGD ULEZ compliant?

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

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