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SM55 JNX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 116,289 miles on the clock, averaging 6,684 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 SM55 JNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,684

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,289 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 JNX 28k50k72k94k116k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,289 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
PASS
Mileage107,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage102,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage100,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage92,092 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage86,314 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage80,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,768 miles
Since last MOT+11,219 miles
PASS
Mileage66,549 miles
Since last MOT+14,487 miles
PASS
Mileage52,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage44,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage37,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,869 miles
PASS
Mileage27,995 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

RegistrationSM55 JNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 JNX

What car is SM55 JNX?

SM55 JNX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 JNX?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 JNX was 116,289 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 JNX passed its MOT?

SM55 JNX has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2022.

Is SM55 JNX ULEZ compliant?

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

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