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YR55 BZN

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 70,866 miles on the clock, averaging 5,511 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 BZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,866
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,511

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading70,866 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,700
Average per year5,511
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR55 BZN 24k36k48k59k71k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage65,166 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage60,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage55,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage50,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage45,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage40,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage32,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
PASS
Mileage24,370 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 BZN
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 BZN

What car is YR55 BZN?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 BZN?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 BZN was 70,866 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 BZN passed its MOT?

YR55 BZN has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is YR55 BZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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