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YP55 UFT

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 105,151 miles on the clock, averaging 5,318 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 YP55 UFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,318

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,151 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP55 UFT 27k47k66k86k105k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage98,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage95,156 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage92,677 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
PASS
Mileage92,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,224 miles
PASS
Mileage86,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage77,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage68,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage61,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage49,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage44,023 miles
Since last MOT+8,025 miles
PASS
Mileage35,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage27,145 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 UFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YP55 UFT

What car is YP55 UFT?

YP55 UFT is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YP55 UFT?

The last recorded mileage for YP55 UFT was 105,151 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP55 UFT passed its MOT?

YP55 UFT has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2023.

Is YP55 UFT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP55 UFT 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 YP55 UFT?

YP55 UFT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.