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SA05 RKY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 69,560 miles on the clock, averaging 3,463 miles per year, well 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 RKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,463

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 reading69,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-5,488
Average per year3,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 RKY 17k30k43k56k70k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage69,560 miles
PASS
Mileage75,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage69,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage67,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,689 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage64,971 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage53,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage50,448 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,434 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
PASS
Mileage40,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage33,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage30,714 miles
Since last MOT+1,664 miles
PASS
Mileage29,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,480 miles
PASS
Mileage27,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage22,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage20,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage16,714 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 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 RKY

What car is SA05 RKY?

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

What is the mileage of SA05 RKY?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 RKY was 69,560 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 RKY passed its MOT?

SA05 RKY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 9 Aug 2023.

Is SA05 RKY ULEZ compliant?

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

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