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WK55 GYD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Truro, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 60,918 miles on the clock, averaging 5,362 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 WK55 GYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,362

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 reading60,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,131
Average per year5,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WK55 GYD 15k27k38k49k61k '08'17'14

Check WK55 GYD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,918 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage54,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,787 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,759 miles
Since last MOT+9,728 miles
PASS
Mileage45,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,031 miles
Since last MOT+11,877 miles
PASS
Mileage33,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,154 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage32,041 miles
Since last MOT+2,818 miles
PASS
Mileage29,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage25,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage21,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage17,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,854 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage15,199 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

RegistrationWK55 GYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWK — Truro, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WK55 GYD

What car is WK55 GYD?

WK55 GYD is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Truro in 2005.

What is the mileage of WK55 GYD?

The last recorded mileage for WK55 GYD was 60,918 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WK55 GYD passed its MOT?

WK55 GYD has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2017.

Is WK55 GYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WK55 GYD 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 WK55 GYD?

WK55 GYD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.