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SB05 PJX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 94,412 miles on the clock, averaging 7,306 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 PJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,412
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,306

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 reading94,412 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 PJX 19k38k57k76k94k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,324 miles
PASS
Mileage92,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,088 miles
Since last MOT+995 miles
PASS
Mileage91,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage87,802 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,172 miles
PASS
Mileage78,625 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,619 miles
Since last MOT+10,673 miles
PASS
Mileage67,946 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,921 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage50,181 miles
Since last MOT+8,247 miles
PASS
Mileage41,934 miles
Since last MOT+496 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,591 miles
PASS
Mileage32,847 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,819 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage23,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage19,235 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 PJX
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 PJX

What car is SB05 PJX?

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

What is the mileage of SB05 PJX?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 PJX was 94,412 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 PJX passed its MOT?

SB05 PJX has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2018.

Is SB05 PJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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