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SY55 UWA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourBlue
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 1400cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 65,666 miles on the clock, averaging 1,677 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SY55 UWA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,677

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year1,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 UWA 37k44k51k59k66k '09'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,666 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,652 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage64,805 miles
Since last MOT+779 miles
PASS
Mileage64,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,026 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage63,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,114 miles
Since last MOT+750 miles
PASS
Mileage62,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,364 miles
Since last MOT+760 miles
PASS
Mileage61,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,604 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage60,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage58,657 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
PASS
Mileage57,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,023 miles
PASS
Mileage54,987 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,968 miles
Since last MOT+1,829 miles
PASS
Mileage53,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,066 miles
PASS
Mileage51,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage48,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage46,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage42,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage39,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage37,036 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 UWA

What car is SY55 UWA?

SY55 UWA is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 UWA?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 UWA was 65,666 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 UWA passed its MOT?

SY55 UWA has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2026.

Is SY55 UWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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