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SH55 NHK

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 118,167 miles on the clock, averaging 7,104 miles per year, 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 SH55 NHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,167
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,104

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,167 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,655
Average per year7,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH55 NHK 33k54k75k97k118k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage114,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage108,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage103,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage98,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage93,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,256 miles
Since last MOT+8,111 miles
PASS
Mileage85,145 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage77,511 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage70,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
PASS
Mileage64,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage59,629 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage47,049 miles
Since last MOT+14,526 miles
PASS
Mileage32,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,523 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 NHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SH55 NHK

What car is SH55 NHK?

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

What is the mileage of SH55 NHK?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 NHK was 118,167 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 NHK passed its MOT?

SH55 NHK has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2020.

Is SH55 NHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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