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PJ55 FJU

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 76,478 miles on the clock, averaging 4,158 miles per year, well 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 FJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,009
Average per year4,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 FJU 7k25k42k59k76k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage69,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,469 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage66,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,312 miles
PASS
Mileage58,796 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,742 miles
Since last MOT+352 miles
PASS
Mileage58,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage55,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage46,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage43,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage39,306 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage31,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage24,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,780 miles
PASS
Mileage20,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage16,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage14,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage13,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,922 miles
PASS
Mileage11,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage9,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage7,362 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

RegistrationPJ55 FJU
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 FJU

What car is PJ55 FJU?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 FJU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 FJU was 76,478 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 FJU passed its MOT?

PJ55 FJU has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2025.

Is PJ55 FJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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