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VE55 DDU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 112,265 miles on the clock, averaging 5,466 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for VE55 DDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,466

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year221
Average per year5,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE55 DDU 28k49k70k91k112k '08'24'17

Check VE55 DDU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,265 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
PASS
Mileage112,044 miles
Since last MOT+8,194 miles
PASS
Mileage103,850 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage98,403 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,395 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage93,395 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,672 miles
PASS
Mileage86,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage80,901 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage77,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,978 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
PASS
Mileage74,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,025 miles
PASS
Mileage71,949 miles
Since last MOT+11,417 miles
PASS
Mileage60,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,532 miles
Since last MOT+657 miles
PASS
Mileage59,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage53,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage47,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage36,970 miles
Since last MOT+9,325 miles
PASS
Mileage27,645 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 DDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VE55 DDU

What car is VE55 DDU?

VE55 DDU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VE55 DDU?

The last recorded mileage for VE55 DDU was 112,265 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE55 DDU passed its MOT?

VE55 DDU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2024.

Is VE55 DDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE55 DDU 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 VE55 DDU?

VE55 DDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.