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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 115,876 miles on the clock, averaging 6,403 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 OTL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,876 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,372 |
| Average per year | 6,403 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SY55 OTL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SY55 OTL
What car is SY55 OTL?
SY55 OTL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY55 OTL?
The last recorded mileage for SY55 OTL was 115,876 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY55 OTL passed its MOT?
SY55 OTL has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2025.
Is SY55 OTL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 OTL 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 OTL?
SY55 OTL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.