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SD55 OYB

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 134,267 miles on the clock, averaging 8,024 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 SD55 OYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,267
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,024

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,267 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year8,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD55 OYB 28k55k81k108k134k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,267 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage126,793 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,791 miles
Since last MOT+13,491 miles
PASS
Mileage113,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,326 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,982 miles
PASS
Mileage104,316 miles
Since last MOT+15,000 miles
PASS
Mileage89,316 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage79,230 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,229 miles
Since last MOT+12,905 miles
PASS
Mileage66,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,324 miles
Since last MOT+734 miles
PASS
Mileage65,590 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage56,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,110 miles
PASS
Mileage48,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,558 miles
Since last MOT+7,339 miles
PASS
Mileage41,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage36,658 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage28,434 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

RegistrationSD55 OYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SD55 OYB

What car is SD55 OYB?

SD55 OYB is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SD55 OYB?

The last recorded mileage for SD55 OYB was 134,267 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD55 OYB passed its MOT?

SD55 OYB has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2021.

Is SD55 OYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD55 OYB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SD55 OYB?

SD55 OYB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.