Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 114,983 miles on the clock, averaging 5,568 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 OPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,983 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 5,568 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SH55 OPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SH55 OPY
What car is SH55 OPY?
SH55 OPY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SH55 OPY?
The last recorded mileage for SH55 OPY was 114,983 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH55 OPY passed its MOT?
SH55 OPY has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2023.
Is SH55 OPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH55 OPY 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 OPY?
SH55 OPY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.