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SB05 PGY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 76,943 miles on the clock, averaging 4,255 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 SB05 PGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,255

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,260
Average per year4,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 PGY 11k27k44k60k77k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage72,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage69,149 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage64,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,283 miles
PASS
Mileage56,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage54,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,994 miles
PASS
Mileage47,332 miles
Since last MOT+846 miles
PASS
Mileage46,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,396 miles
PASS
Mileage45,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,090 miles
Since last MOT+1,045 miles
PASS
Mileage44,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,191 miles
PASS
Mileage42,854 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage41,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage37,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,788 miles
PASS
Mileage29,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage21,441 miles
Since last MOT+10,438 miles
PASS
Mileage11,003 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 PGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SB05 PGY

What car is SB05 PGY?

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

What is the mileage of SB05 PGY?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 PGY was 76,943 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 PGY passed its MOT?

SB05 PGY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2023.

Is SB05 PGY ULEZ compliant?

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

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