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PJ55 WLU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 111,860 miles on the clock, averaging 10,285 miles per year, above 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 WLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,860
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,285

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,860 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,435
Average per year10,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 WLU 31k51k71k92k112k '09'16'12

Check PJ55 WLU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,860 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
PASS
Mileage101,425 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,194 miles
Since last MOT+14,206 miles
PASS
Mileage86,988 miles
Since last MOT+14,112 miles
PASS
Mileage72,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,894 miles
PASS
Mileage60,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,990 miles
PASS
Mileage50,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,992 miles
Since last MOT+19,870 miles
PASS
Mileage31,122 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 WLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 WLU

What car is PJ55 WLU?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 WLU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 WLU was 111,860 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 WLU passed its MOT?

PJ55 WLU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2016.

Is PJ55 WLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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