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WN55 HBY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Grey Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 115,387 miles on the clock, averaging 6,777 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 WN55 HBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,777

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 reading115,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,757
Average per year6,777
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WN55 HBY 54k69k85k100k115k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,387 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage108,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage101,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,332 miles
Since last MOT+8,151 miles
PASS
Mileage93,181 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,180 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage85,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage78,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage64,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage58,369 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage54,175 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

RegistrationWN55 HBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WN55 HBY

What car is WN55 HBY?

WN55 HBY is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WN55 HBY?

The last recorded mileage for WN55 HBY was 115,387 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN55 HBY passed its MOT?

WN55 HBY has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2017.

Is WN55 HBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN55 HBY 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 WN55 HBY?

WN55 HBY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.