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YT55 TUO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 138,834 miles on the clock, averaging 8,136 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 YT55 TUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,136

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,834 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,136
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT55 TUO 12k44k75k107k139k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,834 miles
Since last MOT+20,986 miles
PASS
Mileage117,848 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage112,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage107,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,970 miles
PASS
Mileage98,341 miles
Since last MOT+10,454 miles
PASS
Mileage87,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage79,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage72,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage68,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage61,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage56,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage50,741 miles
Since last MOT+11,978 miles
PASS
Mileage38,763 miles
Since last MOT+10,083 miles
PASS
Mileage28,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage19,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage12,045 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

RegistrationYT55 TUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YT55 TUO

What car is YT55 TUO?

YT55 TUO is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YT55 TUO?

The last recorded mileage for YT55 TUO was 138,834 miles, recorded on 8 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT55 TUO passed its MOT?

YT55 TUO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2024.

Is YT55 TUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YT55 TUO 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 YT55 TUO?

YT55 TUO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.