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SP55 VOA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 134,142 miles on the clock, averaging 9,838 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SP55 VOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,142
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,838

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,142 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,569
Average per year9,838
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP55 VOA 19k48k77k105k134k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage128,573 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,563 miles
Since last MOT+15,633 miles
PASS
Mileage112,930 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage103,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,006 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage91,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,355 miles
PASS
Mileage81,895 miles
Since last MOT+14,196 miles
PASS
Mileage67,699 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,697 miles
Since last MOT+13,937 miles
PASS
Mileage53,760 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,759 miles
Since last MOT+11,715 miles
PASS
Mileage42,044 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage32,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,059 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
PASS
Mileage25,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage19,090 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SP55 VOA

What car is SP55 VOA?

SP55 VOA is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.

What is the mileage of SP55 VOA?

The last recorded mileage for SP55 VOA was 134,142 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP55 VOA passed its MOT?

SP55 VOA has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 22 Apr 2020.

Is SP55 VOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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