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SA05 YWR

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 145,209 miles on the clock, averaging 9,407 miles per year, above 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 YWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,407

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year9,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 YWR 26k56k85k115k145k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,209 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,194 miles
Since last MOT+414 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage139,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage132,264 miles
Since last MOT+548 miles
PASS
Mileage131,716 miles
Since last MOT+21,575 miles
PASS
Mileage110,141 miles
Since last MOT+12,932 miles
PASS
Mileage97,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage92,747 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,746 miles
Since last MOT+13,294 miles
PASS
Mileage79,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,788 miles
PASS
Mileage69,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage65,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage58,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage53,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,319 miles
Since last MOT+19,735 miles
PASS
Mileage36,584 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,677 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 YWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 YWR

What car is SA05 YWR?

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

What is the mileage of SA05 YWR?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 YWR was 145,209 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 YWR passed its MOT?

SA05 YWR has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2020.

Is SA05 YWR ULEZ compliant?

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

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