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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 82,021 miles on the clock, averaging 7,405 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 SB55 RYK
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 82,021 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,405 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | SB55 RYK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SB55 RYK
What car is SB55 RYK?
SB55 RYK is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SB55 RYK?
The last recorded mileage for SB55 RYK was 82,021 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB55 RYK passed its MOT?
SB55 RYK has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2016.
Is SB55 RYK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB55 RYK 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 RYK?
SB55 RYK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.