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 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 39,427 miles on the clock, averaging 4,098 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 VEA
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
Low mileage| Latest reading | 39,427 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,646 |
| Average per year | 4,098 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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 VEA |
| 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 VEA
What car is SO55 VEA?
SO55 VEA is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 VEA?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 VEA was 39,427 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 VEA passed its MOT?
SO55 VEA has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2013.
Is SO55 VEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 VEA 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 VEA?
SO55 VEA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.