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SB05 PLJ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 82,524 miles on the clock, averaging 6,259 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 PLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,259

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year140
Average per year6,259
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 PLJ 17k33k50k66k83k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,524 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
PASS
Mileage82,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage80,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage74,577 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,554 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage65,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,145 miles
PASS
Mileage55,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,509 miles
Since last MOT+15,172 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,337 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
PASS
Mileage28,525 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage24,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage17,056 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 PLJ
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 PLJ

What car is SB05 PLJ?

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

What is the mileage of SB05 PLJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 PLJ was 82,524 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 PLJ passed its MOT?

SB05 PLJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2018.

Is SB05 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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