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SB05 OJV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 111,362 miles on the clock, averaging 6,603 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 SB05 OJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,603

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,362 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,759
Average per year6,603
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 OJV 12k36k61k86k111k '08'23'17

Check SB05 OJV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,362 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage103,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage98,102 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage89,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage79,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,810 miles
PASS
Mileage69,429 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,374 miles
Since last MOT+9,808 miles
PASS
Mileage59,566 miles
Since last MOT+8,555 miles
PASS
Mileage51,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage41,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage32,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage26,521 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage23,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage20,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage17,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage14,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage11,516 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

RegistrationSB05 OJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SB05 OJV

What car is SB05 OJV?

SB05 OJV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB05 OJV?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 OJV was 111,362 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 OJV passed its MOT?

SB05 OJV has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.

Is SB05 OJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 OJV 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 SB05 OJV?

SB05 OJV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.