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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 89,827 miles on the clock, averaging 3,854 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 RKJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 89,827 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,854 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 RKJ |
| 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 RKJ
What car is SY55 RKJ?
SY55 RKJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY55 RKJ?
The last recorded mileage for SY55 RKJ was 89,827 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY55 RKJ passed its MOT?
SY55 RKJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2024.
Is SY55 RKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 RKJ 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 RKJ?
SY55 RKJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.