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SP55 WJE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 85,867 miles on the clock, averaging 11,562 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 WJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,867
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,562

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading85,867 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,181
Average per year11,562
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SP55 WJE 22k38k54k70k86k '08'14'12

Check SP55 WJE

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,867 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage78,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOT+11,704 miles
PASS
Mileage57,764 miles
Since last MOT+14,536 miles
PASS
Mileage43,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,228 miles
Since last MOT+20,931 miles
PASS
Mileage22,297 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 WJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SP55 WJE

What car is SP55 WJE?

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

What is the mileage of SP55 WJE?

The last recorded mileage for SP55 WJE was 85,867 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP55 WJE passed its MOT?

SP55 WJE has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2014.

Is SP55 WJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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