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YR55 HMX

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 151,211 miles on the clock, averaging 7,548 miles per year, around 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 HMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,211
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,548

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,211 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,149
Average per year7,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 HMX 22k54k87k119k151k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,211 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage148,062 miles
Since last MOT+346 miles
PASS
Mileage147,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,716 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage143,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage134,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage126,879 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
PASS
Mileage118,054 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,049 miles
Since last MOT+12,733 miles
PASS
Mileage105,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,316 miles
Since last MOT+13,256 miles
PASS
Mileage92,060 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,058 miles
Since last MOT+13,876 miles
PASS
Mileage78,182 miles
Since last MOT+14,299 miles
PASS
Mileage63,883 miles
Since last MOT+11,775 miles
PASS
Mileage52,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage45,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage42,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage38,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,062 miles
PASS
Mileage32,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage26,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage21,841 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 HMX
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 HMX

What car is YR55 HMX?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 HMX?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 HMX was 151,211 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 HMX passed its MOT?

YR55 HMX has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.

Is YR55 HMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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