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YR55 FRO

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 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 46,475 miles on the clock, averaging 1,873 miles per year, well 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 FRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,873

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,475 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,130
Average per year1,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 FRO 15k23k31k39k46k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage45,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,089 miles
PASS
Mileage44,256 miles
Since last MOT+1,291 miles
PASS
Mileage42,965 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage41,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,457 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage40,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage38,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage37,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage35,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage34,176 miles
Since last MOT+1,924 miles
PASS
Mileage32,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage30,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage28,195 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage26,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage24,129 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage21,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage18,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage14,750 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 FRO
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 FRO

What car is YR55 FRO?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 FRO?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 FRO was 46,475 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 FRO passed its MOT?

YR55 FRO has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is YR55 FRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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