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SJ55 WLN

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 76,039 miles on the clock, averaging 4,299 miles per year, well 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 WLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,039
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,299

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,039 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47
Average per year4,299
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ55 WLN 7k24k42k59k76k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,039 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage70,819 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage63,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage55,847 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,472 miles
Since last MOT+9,869 miles
PASS
Mileage45,603 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage36,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage30,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,688 miles
PASS
Mileage27,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage25,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage23,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage21,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage18,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage16,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,248 miles
PASS
Mileage14,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage11,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage9,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage7,064 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

RegistrationSJ55 WLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SJ55 WLN

What car is SJ55 WLN?

SJ55 WLN is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SJ55 WLN?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 WLN was 76,039 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 WLN passed its MOT?

SJ55 WLN has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2024.

Is SJ55 WLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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