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SP55 MHO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Green Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourGreen
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 77,664 miles on the clock, averaging 2,889 miles per year, well below 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 MHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,889

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,664 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,909
Average per year2,889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP55 MHO 29k41k53k65k78k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,664 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage75,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,135 miles
PASS
Mileage74,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,268 miles
PASS
Mileage72,352 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,351 miles
Since last MOT+1,675 miles
PASS
Mileage70,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,568 miles
PASS
Mileage69,108 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,095 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage67,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage64,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,073 miles
PASS
Mileage62,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage60,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage58,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage54,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage50,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage48,108 miles
Since last MOT+3,713 miles
PASS
Mileage44,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage40,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,831 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage34,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage28,853 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 MHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SP55 MHO

What car is SP55 MHO?

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

What is the mileage of SP55 MHO?

The last recorded mileage for SP55 MHO was 77,664 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP55 MHO passed its MOT?

SP55 MHO has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2025.

Is SP55 MHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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