Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 81,054 miles on the clock, averaging 4,300 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 XWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,054 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,596 |
| Average per year | 4,300 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SA05 XWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SA05 XWL
What car is SA05 XWL?
SA05 XWL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SA05 XWL?
The last recorded mileage for SA05 XWL was 81,054 miles, recorded on 30 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA05 XWL passed its MOT?
SA05 XWL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2022.
Is SA05 XWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 XWL 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 XWL?
SA05 XWL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.