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SA55 BYL

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 144,294 miles on the clock, averaging 7,444 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 SA55 BYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,444

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,029
Average per year7,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA55 BYL 38k64k91k118k144k '08'23'17

Check SA55 BYL

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,294 miles
Since last MOT+20,029 miles
PASS
Mileage124,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage117,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage111,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage104,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage95,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
PASS
Mileage86,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage80,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage77,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage72,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage65,910 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
PASS
Mileage65,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage61,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage54,570 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage45,521 miles
Since last MOT+7,655 miles
PASS
Mileage37,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,866 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

RegistrationSA55 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SA55 BYL

What car is SA55 BYL?

SA55 BYL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA55 BYL?

The last recorded mileage for SA55 BYL was 144,294 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA55 BYL passed its MOT?

SA55 BYL has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 4 Apr 2023.

Is SA55 BYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA55 BYL 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 SA55 BYL?

SA55 BYL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.