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SA05 UFR

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 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 144,823 miles on the clock, averaging 7,242 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 UFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,242

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,934
Average per year7,242
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 UFR 40k66k93k119k145k '08'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage144,823 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage132,889 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,887 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage126,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage121,643 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,707 miles
PASS
Mileage111,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage107,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,992 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage101,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage93,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage84,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage78,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,146 miles
Since last MOT+17,164 miles
PASS
Mileage60,982 miles
Since last MOT+20,763 miles
PASS
Mileage40,219 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,218 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 UFR
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 UFR

What car is SA05 UFR?

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

What is the mileage of SA05 UFR?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 UFR was 144,823 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 UFR passed its MOT?

SA05 UFR has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 17 Aug 2022.

Is SA05 UFR ULEZ compliant?

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

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