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PJ55 NYD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 72,233 miles on the clock, averaging 7,928 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 PJ55 NYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,928

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading72,233 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,764
Average per year7,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 NYD 16k30k44k58k72k '08'15'13

Check PJ55 NYD

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,233 miles
Since last MOT+10,764 miles
PASS
Mileage61,469 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,846 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage40,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage33,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage25,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage21,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage16,110 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 NYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 NYD

What car is PJ55 NYD?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 NYD?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 NYD was 72,233 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 NYD passed its MOT?

PJ55 NYD has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Dec 2015.

Is PJ55 NYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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