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YR55 AEM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 162,143 miles on the clock, averaging 12,278 miles per year, above 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 AEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,278

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,143 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,278
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR55 AEM 46k75k104k133k162k '08'18'15

Check YR55 AEM

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,143 miles
Since last MOT+12,283 miles
PASS
Mileage149,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,860 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,413 miles
Since last MOT+12,603 miles
PASS
Mileage136,810 miles
Since last MOT+12,773 miles
PASS
Mileage124,037 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage110,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,656 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
PASS
Mileage90,582 miles
Since last MOT+19,743 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,839 miles
Since last MOT+12,631 miles
PASS
Mileage58,208 miles
Since last MOT+12,581 miles
PASS
Mileage45,627 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

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

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About YR55 AEM

What car is YR55 AEM?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 AEM?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 AEM was 162,143 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 AEM passed its MOT?

YR55 AEM has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2018.

Is YR55 AEM ULEZ compliant?

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

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