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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 92,170 miles on the clock, averaging 9,854 miles per year, above 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 TGJ
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 92,170 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,854 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 TGJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 TGJ
What car is SO55 TGJ?
SO55 TGJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SO55 TGJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 TGJ was 92,170 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 TGJ passed its MOT?
SO55 TGJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2015.
Is SO55 TGJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 TGJ 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 TGJ?
SO55 TGJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.