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SB55 EPN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 78,814 miles on the clock, averaging 7,374 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 SB55 EPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,374

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,814 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,879
Average per year7,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB55 EPN 26k40k53k66k79k '08'16'12

Check SB55 EPN

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,814 miles
Since last MOT+11,879 miles
PASS
Mileage66,935 miles
Since last MOT+20,640 miles
PASS
Mileage46,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage42,244 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage38,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage35,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage30,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage26,435 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

RegistrationSB55 EPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SB55 EPN

What car is SB55 EPN?

SB55 EPN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB55 EPN?

The last recorded mileage for SB55 EPN was 78,814 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB55 EPN passed its MOT?

SB55 EPN has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jan 2016.

Is SB55 EPN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB55 EPN 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 SB55 EPN?

SB55 EPN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.