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YL55 KPR

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 152,196 miles on the clock, averaging 7,660 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YL55 KPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,660

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year379
Average per year7,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL55 KPR 25k57k89k120k152k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,196 miles
Since last MOT+379 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,817 miles
Since last MOT+11,853 miles
PASS
Mileage139,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,964 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage132,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage125,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,897 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage118,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage116,727 miles
Since last MOT+9,707 miles
PASS
Mileage107,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,020 miles
Since last MOT+14,585 miles
PASS
Mileage92,435 miles
Since last MOT+15,278 miles
PASS
Mileage77,157 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,725 miles
PASS
Mileage70,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage65,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage61,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage53,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage47,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage39,480 miles
Since last MOT+7,215 miles
PASS
Mileage32,265 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage25,090 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,083 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

RegistrationYL55 KPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YL55 KPR

What car is YL55 KPR?

YL55 KPR is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YL55 KPR?

The last recorded mileage for YL55 KPR was 152,196 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL55 KPR passed its MOT?

YL55 KPR has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is YL55 KPR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL55 KPR is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is YL55 KPR?

YL55 KPR is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.