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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 159,484 miles on the clock, averaging 8,598 miles per year, around 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 UNV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 159,484 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,316 |
| Average per year | 8,598 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SO55 UNV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 UNV
What car is SO55 UNV?
SO55 UNV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SO55 UNV?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 UNV was 159,484 miles, recorded on 3 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 UNV passed its MOT?
SO55 UNV has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 3 May 2023.
Is SO55 UNV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 UNV 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 UNV?
SO55 UNV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.