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SH55 FBB

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 139,013 miles on the clock, averaging 8,560 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 SH55 FBB

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,560

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,013 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,618
Average per year8,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH55 FBB 13k45k76k108k139k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage136,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage132,912 miles
Since last MOT+9,624 miles
PASS
Mileage123,288 miles
Since last MOT+12,894 miles
PASS
Mileage110,394 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,389 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
PASS
Mileage101,431 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage92,879 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,878 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage81,897 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,893 miles
Since last MOT+14,342 miles
PASS
Mileage67,551 miles
Since last MOT+13,432 miles
PASS
Mileage54,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,119 miles
Since last MOT+12,671 miles
PASS
Mileage41,448 miles
Since last MOT+10,818 miles
PASS
Mileage30,630 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage24,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage21,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage13,840 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage13,835 miles
Since last MOT+710 miles
PASS
Mileage13,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,125 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

RegistrationSH55 FBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SH55 FBB

What car is SH55 FBB?

SH55 FBB is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH55 FBB?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 FBB was 139,013 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 FBB passed its MOT?

SH55 FBB has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2023.

Is SH55 FBB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH55 FBB 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 SH55 FBB?

SH55 FBB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.