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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 77,010 miles on the clock, averaging 4,183 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 SO55 TFJ
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 | 77,010 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,846 |
| Average per year | 4,183 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 TFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SO55 TFJ
What car is SO55 TFJ?
SO55 TFJ is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SO55 TFJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 TFJ was 77,010 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 TFJ passed its MOT?
SO55 TFJ has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2026.
Is SO55 TFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 TFJ 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 SO55 TFJ?
SO55 TFJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.