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YT55 WXR

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 93,208 miles on the clock, averaging 4,081 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 YT55 WXR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,081

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,208 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,081
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT55 WXR 22k40k58k75k93k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage85,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage81,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage79,129 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,515 miles
PASS
Mileage77,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage74,089 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
PASS
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
PASS
Mileage73,598 miles
Since last MOT+1,343 miles
PASS
Mileage72,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage70,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,347 miles
PASS
Mileage65,923 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,918 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage60,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage55,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage51,263 miles
Since last MOT+1,472 miles
PASS
Mileage49,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage42,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage36,701 miles
Since last MOT+12,035 miles
PASS
Mileage24,666 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage22,102 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 WXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YT55 WXR

What car is YT55 WXR?

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

What is the mileage of YT55 WXR?

The last recorded mileage for YT55 WXR was 93,208 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT55 WXR passed its MOT?

YT55 WXR has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2026.

Is YT55 WXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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