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SV55 TGE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 75,564 miles on the clock, averaging 3,402 miles per year, well 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 TGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,564
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,402

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,564 miles
Reading date
Miles last year331
Average per year3,402
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV55 TGE 18k32k47k61k76k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,564 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
PASS
Mileage75,233 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage74,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,500 miles
Since last MOT+899 miles
PASS
Mileage73,601 miles
Since last MOT+537 miles
PASS
Mileage73,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage66,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,312 miles
PASS
Mileage57,526 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage52,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage47,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage41,859 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage40,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage39,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage36,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage24,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage21,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage17,533 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

RegistrationSV55 TGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SV55 TGE

What car is SV55 TGE?

SV55 TGE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.

What is the mileage of SV55 TGE?

The last recorded mileage for SV55 TGE was 75,564 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV55 TGE passed its MOT?

SV55 TGE has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is SV55 TGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV55 TGE 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 TGE?

SV55 TGE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.