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WD55 EBA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 104,608 miles on the clock, averaging 4,754 miles per year, well 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 WD55 EBA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,754

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,608 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD55 EBA 22k43k63k84k105k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,713 miles
PASS
Mileage100,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage95,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage91,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,462 miles
PASS
Mileage88,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage84,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage80,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage76,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage69,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage61,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage57,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage52,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage47,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage41,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage37,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,033 miles
PASS
Mileage21,999 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

RegistrationWD55 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WD55 EBA

What car is WD55 EBA?

WD55 EBA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WD55 EBA?

The last recorded mileage for WD55 EBA was 104,608 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD55 EBA passed its MOT?

WD55 EBA has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is WD55 EBA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD55 EBA 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 WD55 EBA?

WD55 EBA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.