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SY55 OTH

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 105,000 miles on the clock, averaging 6,804 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 SY55 OTH

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,804

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 OTH 5k30k55k80k105k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,000 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,996 miles
Since last MOT+7,966 miles
PASS
Mileage97,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage94,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
PASS
Mileage89,854 miles
Since last MOT+15,105 miles
PASS
Mileage74,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage68,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage62,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage55,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,940 miles
Since last MOT+10,778 miles
PASS
Mileage45,162 miles
Since last MOT+10,457 miles
PASS
Mileage34,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,335 miles
PASS
Mileage28,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage22,846 miles
Since last MOT+10,252 miles
PASS
Mileage12,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,227 miles
PASS
Mileage5,367 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
PASS
Mileage5,186 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY55 OTH

What car is SY55 OTH?

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

What is the mileage of SY55 OTH?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 OTH was 105,000 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 OTH passed its MOT?

SY55 OTH has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2023.

Is SY55 OTH ULEZ compliant?

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

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