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YR55 AEJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 145,658 miles on the clock, averaging 8,088 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 YR55 AEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,088

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,658 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 AEJ 44k70k95k120k146k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,658 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage144,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage139,147 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage129,751 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,746 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage121,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,901 miles
PASS
Mileage113,399 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage106,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage101,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,634 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,817 miles
Since last MOT+10,409 miles
PASS
Mileage80,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage71,668 miles
Since last MOT+11,079 miles
PASS
Mileage60,589 miles
Since last MOT+16,356 miles
PASS
Mileage44,233 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

RegistrationYR55 AEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 AEJ

What car is YR55 AEJ?

YR55 AEJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR55 AEJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 AEJ was 145,658 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 AEJ passed its MOT?

YR55 AEJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2021.

Is YR55 AEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR55 AEJ 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 YR55 AEJ?

YR55 AEJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.