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YX55 VPT

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, 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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 120,190 miles on the clock, averaging 5,909 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 YX55 VPT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,763
Average per year5,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YX55 VPT 16k42k68k94k120k '08'26'16

Check YX55 VPT

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage113,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage108,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,869 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage105,128 miles
Since last MOT+304 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage97,416 miles
Since last MOT+26,403 miles
PASS
Mileage71,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage66,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage63,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage56,503 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage46,452 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,452 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage33,468 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage25,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,717 miles
PASS
Mileage21,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage19,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage16,415 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YX55 VPT

What car is YX55 VPT?

YX55 VPT is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YX55 VPT?

The last recorded mileage for YX55 VPT was 120,190 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX55 VPT passed its MOT?

YX55 VPT has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.

Is YX55 VPT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YX55 VPT 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 YX55 VPT?

YX55 VPT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.