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YR55 FRU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 122,677 miles on the clock, averaging 5,543 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 FRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,677
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,543

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 reading122,677 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,158
Average per year5,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 FRU 27k51k75k99k123k '08'25'17

Check YR55 FRU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,677 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage112,519 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage105,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage100,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage94,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage88,223 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage82,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,816 miles
PASS
Mileage78,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage74,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage69,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage63,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage55,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,301 miles
PASS
Mileage46,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage43,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage41,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage37,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage32,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage27,041 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 FRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 FRU

What car is YR55 FRU?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 FRU?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 FRU was 122,677 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 FRU passed its MOT?

YR55 FRU has had 18 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (18 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is YR55 FRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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