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PJ55 OSY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 83,828 miles on the clock, averaging 4,000 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ55 OSY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,000

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 OSY 16k33k50k67k84k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,828 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage77,905 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage71,342 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage68,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage60,902 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage56,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,438 miles
PASS
Mileage48,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage44,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage40,198 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage38,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage37,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,515 miles
PASS
Mileage35,725 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage33,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage31,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage27,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage23,675 miles
PASS
Mileage115,060 miles
Since last MOT+99,129 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,931 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 OSY

What car is PJ55 OSY?

PJ55 OSY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 OSY?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 OSY was 83,828 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 OSY passed its MOT?

PJ55 OSY has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is PJ55 OSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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