Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 115,653 miles on the clock, averaging 6,097 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 SJ55 HYG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,653 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,612 |
| Average per year | 6,097 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SJ55 HYG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SJ — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SJ55 HYG
What car is SJ55 HYG?
SJ55 HYG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SJ55 HYG?
The last recorded mileage for SJ55 HYG was 115,653 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SJ55 HYG passed its MOT?
SJ55 HYG has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 16 Jan 2025.
Is SJ55 HYG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ55 HYG 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 SJ55 HYG?
SJ55 HYG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.