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SJ55 WKD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 138,076 miles on the clock, averaging 8,180 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ55 WKD

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,180

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,076 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ55 WKD 23k52k81k109k138k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage131,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage123,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage115,185 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage112,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,308 miles
Since last MOT+9,794 miles
PASS
Mileage102,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage92,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,693 miles
PASS
Mileage82,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,139 miles
PASS
Mileage73,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,279 miles
PASS
Mileage63,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,503 miles
PASS
Mileage53,872 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage49,607 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage40,813 miles
Since last MOT+9,461 miles
PASS
Mileage31,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage23,484 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SJ55 WKD

What car is SJ55 WKD?

SJ55 WKD is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SJ55 WKD?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 WKD was 138,076 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 WKD passed its MOT?

SJ55 WKD has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2022.

Is SJ55 WKD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ55 WKD 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 WKD?

SJ55 WKD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.