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SP55 MHM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1400cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 115,623 miles on the clock, averaging 7,532 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SP55 MHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,623
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,532

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,623 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,684
Average per year7,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP55 MHM 20k44k68k92k116k '09'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage111,939 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage104,161 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage95,126 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
PASS
Mileage95,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage92,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage90,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage84,084 miles
Since last MOT+12,056 miles
PASS
Mileage72,028 miles
Since last MOT+12,327 miles
PASS
Mileage59,701 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,696 miles
Since last MOT+13,161 miles
PASS
Mileage46,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage38,181 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage28,584 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage20,067 miles

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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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SP55 MHM

What car is SP55 MHM?

SP55 MHM is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.

What is the mileage of SP55 MHM?

The last recorded mileage for SP55 MHM was 115,623 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP55 MHM passed its MOT?

SP55 MHM has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Sep 2021.

Is SP55 MHM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP55 MHM 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 SP55 MHM?

SP55 MHM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.