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PJ55 YXT

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 122,570 miles on the clock, averaging 6,838 miles per year, 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 YXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,838

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

Below average
Latest reading122,570 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,838
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ55 YXT 17k43k70k96k123k '09'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage118,198 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage113,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage108,819 miles
Since last MOT+9,643 miles
PASS
Mileage99,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage91,096 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,968 miles
Since last MOT+11,763 miles
PASS
Mileage79,205 miles
Since last MOT+12,304 miles
PASS
Mileage66,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage60,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
PASS
Mileage52,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage45,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage37,715 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage29,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage22,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage17,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,131 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 YXT
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 YXT

What car is PJ55 YXT?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 YXT?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 YXT was 122,570 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 YXT passed its MOT?

PJ55 YXT has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2024.

Is PJ55 YXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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