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SY55 VYS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Green Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 147,376 miles on the clock, averaging 8,320 miles per year, around 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 VYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,376
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,320

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,376 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 VYS 22k53k84k116k147k '08'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage144,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage139,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage133,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage131,087 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage129,386 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
PASS
Mileage128,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage120,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage115,323 miles
Since last MOT+10,364 miles
PASS
Mileage104,959 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage102,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,630 miles
Since last MOT+15,013 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,617 miles
Since last MOT+15,954 miles
PASS
Mileage71,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,663 miles
Since last MOT+14,285 miles
PASS
Mileage57,378 miles
Since last MOT+17,552 miles
PASS
Mileage39,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,826 miles
Since last MOT+18,247 miles
PASS
Mileage21,579 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 VYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 VYS

What car is SY55 VYS?

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

What is the mileage of SY55 VYS?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 VYS was 147,376 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 VYS passed its MOT?

SY55 VYS has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2023.

Is SY55 VYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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