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SA05 FOD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 102,098 miles on the clock, averaging 5,829 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 SA05 FOD

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,829

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,098 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,829
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 FOD 37k53k69k86k102k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,098 miles
Since last MOT+12,395 miles
PASS
Mileage89,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,703 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage77,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,123 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage73,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage70,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,888 miles
PASS
Mileage68,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,230 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage66,236 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage64,501 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
PASS
Mileage62,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage60,473 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,471 miles
Since last MOT+12,307 miles
PASS
Mileage48,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,164 miles
Since last MOT+11,483 miles
PASS
Mileage36,681 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

RegistrationSA05 FOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 FOD

What car is SA05 FOD?

SA05 FOD is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA05 FOD?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 FOD was 102,098 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 FOD passed its MOT?

SA05 FOD has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.

Is SA05 FOD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 FOD 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 SA05 FOD?

SA05 FOD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.