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YR55 JOU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 95,775 miles on the clock, averaging 4,276 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YR55 JOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,276

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

Low mileage
Latest reading95,775 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 JOU 29k46k62k79k96k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,775 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage92,593 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
PASS
Mileage92,060 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage90,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage88,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,628 miles
PASS
Mileage86,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage83,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,310 miles
PASS
Mileage80,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage76,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage73,577 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,879 miles
Since last MOT+19,787 miles
PASS
Mileage70,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
PASS
Mileage67,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage62,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage56,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
PASS
Mileage48,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,759 miles
PASS
Mileage38,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,903 miles
PASS
Mileage29,082 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 JOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 JOU

What car is YR55 JOU?

YR55 JOU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR55 JOU?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 JOU was 95,775 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 JOU passed its MOT?

YR55 JOU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2024.

Is YR55 JOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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