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SA55 BZD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourRed
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 1400cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 85,182 miles on the clock, averaging 4,854 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SA55 BZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,854

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 reading85,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,108
Average per year4,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA55 BZD 14k32k50k67k85k '08'23'16

Check SA55 BZD

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage79,074 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,066 miles
Since last MOT+12,909 miles
PASS
Mileage66,157 miles
Since last MOT+739 miles
PASS
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage63,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage58,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage53,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage46,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage41,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage36,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage30,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage26,646 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage25,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage22,085 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage18,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage13,916 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SA55 BZD

What car is SA55 BZD?

SA55 BZD is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA55 BZD?

The last recorded mileage for SA55 BZD was 85,182 miles, recorded on 31 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA55 BZD passed its MOT?

SA55 BZD has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2023.

Is SA55 BZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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