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SY55 OSO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 117,010 miles on the clock, averaging 4,748 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 SY55 OSO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,748

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 reading117,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,886
Average per year4,748
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 OSO 32k54k75k96k117k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
PASS
Mileage114,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage111,657 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,401 miles
Since last MOT+11,663 miles
PASS
Mileage99,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage95,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,500 miles
PASS
Mileage94,078 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,047 miles
Since last MOT+353 miles
PASS
Mileage93,694 miles
Since last MOT+9,660 miles
PASS
Mileage84,034 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage73,955 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,237 miles
PASS
Mileage63,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage60,544 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage58,443 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage55,219 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage51,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,174 miles
PASS
Mileage43,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage35,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
PASS
Mileage32,467 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

RegistrationSY55 OSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 OSO

What car is SY55 OSO?

SY55 OSO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 OSO?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 OSO was 117,010 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 OSO passed its MOT?

SY55 OSO has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2026.

Is SY55 OSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 OSO 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 SY55 OSO?

SY55 OSO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.