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YR55 JRV

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 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 93,019 miles on the clock, averaging 4,908 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 JRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,908

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 reading93,019 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 JRV 19k37k56k74k93k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,019 miles
Since last MOT+11,883 miles
PASS
Mileage81,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,136 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
PASS
Mileage76,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage72,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,871 miles
PASS
Mileage68,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage63,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage59,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,134 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage57,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
PASS
Mileage54,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage49,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage43,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage38,476 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,472 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage34,962 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage30,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage25,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage18,627 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 JRV
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 JRV

What car is YR55 JRV?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 JRV?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 JRV was 93,019 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 JRV passed its MOT?

YR55 JRV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2023.

Is YR55 JRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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