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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 58,367 miles on the clock, averaging 7,109 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 UFC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 58,367 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,902 |
| Average per year | 7,109 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO55 UFC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 UFC
What car is SO55 UFC?
SO55 UFC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 UFC?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 UFC was 58,367 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 UFC passed its MOT?
SO55 UFC has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2015.
Is SO55 UFC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 UFC 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 UFC?
SO55 UFC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.