Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 70,404 miles on the clock, averaging 5,835 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SV55 OPS
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,404 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,835 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SV55 OPS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SV55 OPS
What car is SV55 OPS?
SV55 OPS is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SV55 OPS?
The last recorded mileage for SV55 OPS was 70,404 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV55 OPS passed its MOT?
SV55 OPS has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2018.
Is SV55 OPS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV55 OPS 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 SV55 OPS?
SV55 OPS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.