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PK55 CEX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 119,757 miles on the clock, averaging 6,730 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 PK55 CEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
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
6,730

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,757 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,730
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK55 CEX 6k35k63k91k120k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,783 miles
PASS
Mileage110,974 miles
Since last MOT+11,000 miles
PASS
Mileage99,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,974 miles
Since last MOT+9,825 miles
PASS
Mileage90,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage81,034 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,515 miles
PASS
Mileage68,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage59,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage51,817 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage48,881 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
PASS
Mileage48,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,419 miles
PASS
Mileage47,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
PASS
Mileage40,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage33,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage28,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,779 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
PASS
Mileage6,237 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

RegistrationPK55 CEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PK55 CEX

What car is PK55 CEX?

PK55 CEX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK55 CEX?

The last recorded mileage for PK55 CEX was 119,757 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK55 CEX passed its MOT?

PK55 CEX has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2025.

Is PK55 CEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK55 CEX 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 PK55 CEX?

PK55 CEX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.