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SH55 GTF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 99,121 miles on the clock, averaging 7,415 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 GTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,415

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 reading99,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,726
Average per year7,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH55 GTF 14k36k57k78k99k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage92,395 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage89,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage85,223 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage78,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage74,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage69,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage62,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,523 miles
PASS
Mileage51,618 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,479 miles
Since last MOT+10,782 miles
PASS
Mileage40,697 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage32,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage27,954 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,851 miles
Since last MOT+13,367 miles
PASS
Mileage14,484 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 GTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SH55 GTF

What car is SH55 GTF?

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

What is the mileage of SH55 GTF?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 GTF was 99,121 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 GTF passed its MOT?

SH55 GTF has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2020.

Is SH55 GTF ULEZ compliant?

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

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