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PX55 VNZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 186,508 miles on the clock, averaging 11,000 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 PX55 VNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,000

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,964
Average per year11,000
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PX55 VNZ 50k84k118k152k187k '08'21'16

Check PX55 VNZ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage186,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,964 miles
PASS
Mileage175,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,544 miles
Since last MOT+14,181 miles
PASS
Mileage161,363 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,362 miles
Since last MOT+11,138 miles
PASS
Mileage150,224 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,976 miles
Since last MOT+11,001 miles
PASS
Mileage138,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage129,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage121,614 miles
Since last MOT+9,126 miles
PASS
Mileage112,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage101,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,474 miles
Since last MOT+10,190 miles
PASS
Mileage91,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,284 miles
Since last MOT+13,986 miles
PASS
Mileage77,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage67,573 miles
Since last MOT+17,685 miles
PASS
Mileage49,888 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

RegistrationPX55 VNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PX55 VNZ

What car is PX55 VNZ?

PX55 VNZ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PX55 VNZ?

The last recorded mileage for PX55 VNZ was 186,508 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX55 VNZ passed its MOT?

PX55 VNZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 15 Feb 2021.

Is PX55 VNZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX55 VNZ 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 PX55 VNZ?

PX55 VNZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.