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SB05 PNJ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 70,574 miles on the clock, averaging 7,874 miles per year, around 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 PNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,874

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading70,574 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year7,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 PNJ 30k40k50k60k71k '08'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,574 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage65,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,673 miles
PASS
Mileage54,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage50,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,528 miles
Since last MOT+13,509 miles
PASS
Mileage37,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage29,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,632 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 PNJ
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 PNJ

What car is SB05 PNJ?

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

What is the mileage of SB05 PNJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 PNJ was 70,574 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 PNJ passed its MOT?

SB05 PNJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2013.

Is SB05 PNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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