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 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 130,465 miles on the clock, averaging 6,655 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 SO55 FNL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,465 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 6,655 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | SO55 FNL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SO55 FNL
What car is SO55 FNL?
SO55 FNL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 FNL?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 FNL was 130,465 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 FNL passed its MOT?
SO55 FNL has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.
Is SO55 FNL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 FNL 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 SO55 FNL?
SO55 FNL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.