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YR55 WFJ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 100,897 miles on the clock, averaging 6,631 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 WFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,631

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 reading100,897 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,542
Average per year6,631
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 WFJ 30k48k66k83k101k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,897 miles
Since last MOT+1,542 miles
PASS
Mileage99,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage96,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage92,696 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage82,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,339 miles
PASS
Mileage75,502 miles
Since last MOT+8,575 miles
PASS
Mileage66,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,683 miles
PASS
Mileage59,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage52,901 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
PASS
Mileage43,514 miles
Since last MOT+13,051 miles
PASS
Mileage30,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,463 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 WFJ
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 WFJ

What car is YR55 WFJ?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 WFJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 WFJ was 100,897 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 WFJ passed its MOT?

YR55 WFJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Sep 2019.

Is YR55 WFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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