The road tax status for YR55 AEB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YR55 AEB?

The MOT for YR55 AEB is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YR55 AEB?

The recorded mileage for YR55 AEB is 135,671 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YR55 AEB ULEZ compliant?

No, YR55 AEB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Archived DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YR55 AEB

YR55 AEB

2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06/09/2005. Recorded mileage 135,671 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2005 · Sheffield
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 135,671 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status

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Valid until 30/04/2025

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Mileage: 135,671 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 1198cc

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YR55 AEB Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2024
135,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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YR55 AEB Mileage History

28/04/2022125,173 mi
02/05/2023130,590 mi+5,417 mi
25/04/2024135,451 mi+4,861 mi
30/04/2024135,671 mi+220 mi

Average of roughly 5,233 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

YR55 AEB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Jul 2026, 18:41

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (YR55 AEB) between April 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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