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SB05 PFX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 90,130 miles on the clock, averaging 6,566 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 PFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,566

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 reading90,130 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,566
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 PFX 24k41k57k74k90k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,471 miles
PASS
Mileage87,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage84,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage77,470 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,072 miles
PASS
Mileage69,248 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,699 miles
PASS
Mileage59,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage52,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,008 miles
PASS
Mileage45,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage40,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage32,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage24,494 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

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

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About SB05 PFX

What car is SB05 PFX?

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

What is the mileage of SB05 PFX?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 PFX was 90,130 miles, recorded on 12 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 PFX passed its MOT?

SB05 PFX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2018.

Is SB05 PFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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