Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 150,442 miles on the clock, averaging 11,947 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for YY55 LXE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 150,442 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,016 |
| Average per year | 11,947 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YY55 LXE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About YY55 LXE
What car is YY55 LXE?
YY55 LXE is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.
What is the mileage of YY55 LXE?
The last recorded mileage for YY55 LXE was 150,442 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY55 LXE passed its MOT?
YY55 LXE has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Jan 2018.
Is YY55 LXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY55 LXE 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 YY55 LXE?
YY55 LXE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.