Vehicle summary
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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 57,367 miles on the clock, averaging 4,894 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 SM57 UBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 57,367 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,894 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM57 UBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SM57 UBZ
What car is SM57 UBZ?
SM57 UBZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2007.
What is the mileage of SM57 UBZ?
The last recorded mileage for SM57 UBZ was 57,367 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM57 UBZ passed its MOT?
SM57 UBZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2020.
Is SM57 UBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM57 UBZ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM57 UBZ?
SM57 UBZ is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.