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SM55 FAF

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 83,064 miles on the clock, averaging 6,505 miles per year, below 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 SM55 FAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,505

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 reading83,064 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,023
Average per year6,505
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM55 FAF 24k38k53k68k83k '08'17'12

Check SM55 FAF

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage77,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,346 miles
PASS
Mileage68,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,749 miles
PASS
Mileage59,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage53,269 miles
Since last MOT+7,534 miles
PASS
Mileage45,735 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage39,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage34,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage29,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage23,531 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

RegistrationSM55 FAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 FAF

What car is SM55 FAF?

SM55 FAF is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 FAF?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 FAF was 83,064 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 FAF passed its MOT?

SM55 FAF has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Oct 2017.

Is SM55 FAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 FAF 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 SM55 FAF?

SM55 FAF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.