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PE55 DHX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 96,545 miles on the clock, averaging 5,336 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 DHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,545
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,336

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 reading96,545 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,336
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE55 DHX 17k37k57k77k97k '08'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage90,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage85,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage81,339 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage76,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage69,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,982 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage63,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage59,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage55,153 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage50,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage44,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage38,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage34,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,610 miles
PASS
Mileage28,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage23,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage16,543 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 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PE55 DHX

What car is PE55 DHX?

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

What is the mileage of PE55 DHX?

The last recorded mileage for PE55 DHX was 96,545 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE55 DHX passed its MOT?

PE55 DHX has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2023.

Is PE55 DHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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