Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 84,959 miles on the clock, averaging 7,336 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 YR55 ATO
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,959 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,336 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YR55 ATO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About YR55 ATO
What car is YR55 ATO?
YR55 ATO is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.
What is the mileage of YR55 ATO?
The last recorded mileage for YR55 ATO was 84,959 miles, recorded on 21 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR55 ATO passed its MOT?
YR55 ATO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2018.
Is YR55 ATO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR55 ATO 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 ATO?
YR55 ATO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.