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SF55 BFJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 56,522 miles on the clock, averaging 4,556 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 SF55 BFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,556

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 reading56,522 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,556
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SF55 BFJ 11k23k34k45k57k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,522 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage51,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage48,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage43,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage40,520 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage35,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage30,297 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage24,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage20,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage16,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage11,331 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

RegistrationSF55 BFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SF55 BFJ

What car is SF55 BFJ?

SF55 BFJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SF55 BFJ?

The last recorded mileage for SF55 BFJ was 56,522 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF55 BFJ passed its MOT?

SF55 BFJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2018.

Is SF55 BFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF55 BFJ 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 SF55 BFJ?

SF55 BFJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.