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PE55 AYS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 97,690 miles on the clock, averaging 6,488 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 PE55 AYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,488

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,690 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,488
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE55 AYS 13k34k55k76k98k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage92,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage87,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage81,762 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,761 miles
Since last MOT+14,003 miles
PASS
Mileage67,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage58,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage52,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,564 miles
PASS
Mileage44,936 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage39,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,616 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage23,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage17,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage12,672 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

RegistrationPE55 AYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PE55 AYS

What car is PE55 AYS?

PE55 AYS is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE55 AYS?

The last recorded mileage for PE55 AYS was 97,690 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE55 AYS passed its MOT?

PE55 AYS has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2021.

Is PE55 AYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE55 AYS 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 PE55 AYS?

PE55 AYS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.