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PK55 XAD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 88,447 miles on the clock, averaging 9,088 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 PK55 XAD

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,088

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 reading88,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,374
Average per year9,088
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK55 XAD 16k34k52k70k88k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage80,073 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage70,583 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,581 miles
Since last MOT+11,849 miles
PASS
Mileage58,732 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,730 miles
Since last MOT+11,407 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,323 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage43,180 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage35,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,483 miles
PASS
Mileage27,173 miles
Since last MOT+11,077 miles
PASS
Mileage16,096 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 XAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PK55 XAD

What car is PK55 XAD?

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

What is the mileage of PK55 XAD?

The last recorded mileage for PK55 XAD was 88,447 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK55 XAD passed its MOT?

PK55 XAD has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2016.

Is PK55 XAD ULEZ compliant?

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

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