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SA05 JVR

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 99,681 miles on the clock, averaging 5,845 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 JVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,845

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 JVR 30k47k65k82k100k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,681 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,248 miles
PASS
Mileage98,432 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,428 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
PASS
Mileage96,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,367 miles
PASS
Mileage94,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage87,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,070 miles
PASS
Mileage78,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,165 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage70,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage63,335 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage53,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,713 miles
Since last MOT+9,262 miles
PASS
Mileage44,451 miles
Since last MOT+10,660 miles
PASS
Mileage33,791 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage29,812 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 JVR
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 JVR

What car is SA05 JVR?

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

What is the mileage of SA05 JVR?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 JVR was 99,681 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 JVR passed its MOT?

SA05 JVR has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2020.

Is SA05 JVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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