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PJ55 UCG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 72,982 miles on the clock, averaging 3,982 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 UCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,982
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,982

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

Low mileage
Latest reading72,982 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year3,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 UCG 15k30k44k59k73k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,982 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage70,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage66,962 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage64,429 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage56,589 miles
Since last MOT+12,781 miles
PASS
Mileage43,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,558 miles
PASS
Mileage40,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage36,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage32,660 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage30,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,713 miles
PASS
Mileage28,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage23,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage20,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,764 miles
PASS
Mileage15,443 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 UCG
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 UCG

What car is PJ55 UCG?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 UCG?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 UCG was 72,982 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 UCG passed its MOT?

PJ55 UCG has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2023.

Is PJ55 UCG ULEZ compliant?

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

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