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SB55 WKJ

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 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 60,744 miles on the clock, averaging 3,004 miles per year, well 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 WKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,004

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 reading60,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,826
Average per year3,004
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB55 WKJ 9k22k35k48k61k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage60,744 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
PASS
Mileage57,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage54,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage50,790 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage47,296 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage45,460 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage43,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage40,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage37,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,027 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage32,936 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage30,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage27,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage25,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage22,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage19,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage15,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage12,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,605 miles
PASS
Mileage9,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,347 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 WKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SB55 WKJ

What car is SB55 WKJ?

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

What is the mileage of SB55 WKJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB55 WKJ was 60,744 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB55 WKJ passed its MOT?

SB55 WKJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 27 Jan 2026.

Is SB55 WKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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