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YR55 VTD

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 122,737 miles on the clock, averaging 5,193 miles per year, 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 VTD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,193

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,008
Average per year5,193
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 VTD 33k56k78k100k123k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,737 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,038 miles
PASS
Mileage116,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage115,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,037 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage114,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,053 miles
Since last MOT+543 miles
PASS
Mileage113,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,767 miles
PASS
Mileage111,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage108,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage105,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage97,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage90,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,259 miles
PASS
Mileage78,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage70,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,844 miles
Since last MOT+9,486 miles
PASS
Mileage61,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,997 miles
PASS
Mileage51,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,530 miles
PASS
Mileage41,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage33,431 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,428 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 VTD
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 VTD

What car is YR55 VTD?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 VTD?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 VTD was 122,737 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 VTD passed its MOT?

YR55 VTD has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.

Is YR55 VTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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