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SA05 MZO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 56,275 miles on the clock, averaging 2,187 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 SA05 MZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,275
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,275 miles
Reading date
Miles last year197
Average per year2,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 MZO 19k29k38k47k56k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,275 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage52,038 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage48,135 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage45,011 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,640 miles
PASS
Mileage42,368 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage38,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage35,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage32,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage29,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,052 miles
PASS
Mileage26,355 miles
Since last MOT+704 miles
PASS
Mileage25,651 miles
Since last MOT+1,191 miles
PASS
Mileage24,460 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage23,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage21,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,133 miles
PASS
Mileage20,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage19,367 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

RegistrationSA05 MZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 MZO

What car is SA05 MZO?

SA05 MZO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA05 MZO?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 MZO was 56,275 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 MZO passed its MOT?

SA05 MZO has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2024.

Is SA05 MZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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