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SP55 MJE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 112,762 miles on the clock, averaging 5,053 miles per year, 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 MJE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,053

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,762 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP55 MJE 24k46k68k90k113k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
PASS
Mileage108,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage105,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage101,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage98,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage95,443 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage93,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage90,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage87,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage83,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
PASS
Mileage81,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage79,067 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,066 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage69,616 miles
Since last MOT+14,058 miles
PASS
Mileage55,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage51,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,542 miles
Since last MOT+10,019 miles
PASS
Mileage41,523 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage28,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage23,572 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 MJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SP55 MJE

What car is SP55 MJE?

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

What is the mileage of SP55 MJE?

The last recorded mileage for SP55 MJE was 112,762 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP55 MJE passed its MOT?

SP55 MJE has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2026.

Is SP55 MJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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