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PJ55 EOY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 126,681 miles on the clock, averaging 6,433 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 PJ55 EOY

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,433

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,681 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 EOY 24k50k76k101k127k '08'24'17

Check PJ55 EOY

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,681 miles
Since last MOT+10,196 miles
PASS
Mileage116,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage112,413 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage106,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage103,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage100,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,606 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage94,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage87,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage82,449 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage74,384 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
PASS
Mileage74,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage71,536 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage65,508 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,278 miles
PASS
Mileage59,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,431 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage43,382 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage33,331 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage24,320 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 EOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 EOY

What car is PJ55 EOY?

PJ55 EOY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 EOY?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 EOY was 126,681 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 EOY passed its MOT?

PJ55 EOY has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2024.

Is PJ55 EOY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ55 EOY 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 PJ55 EOY?

PJ55 EOY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.