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WR55 VDJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 116,439 miles on the clock, averaging 5,118 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 WR55 VDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,118

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 reading116,439 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR55 VDJ 44k62k80k98k116k '08'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,439 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
PASS
Mileage105,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage104,004 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage100,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage98,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,104 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage95,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage90,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage85,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage81,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,968 miles
PASS
Mileage77,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage73,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage71,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage64,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage56,108 miles
Since last MOT+11,936 miles
PASS
Mileage44,172 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

RegistrationWR55 VDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WR55 VDJ

What car is WR55 VDJ?

WR55 VDJ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR55 VDJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR55 VDJ was 116,439 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR55 VDJ passed its MOT?

WR55 VDJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.

Is WR55 VDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR55 VDJ 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 WR55 VDJ?

WR55 VDJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.