Vehicle summary
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 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 48,248 miles on the clock, averaging 1,679 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 VNX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,248 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 636 |
| Average per year | 1,679 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SB05 VNX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SB05 VNX
What car is SB05 VNX?
SB05 VNX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SB05 VNX?
The last recorded mileage for SB05 VNX was 48,248 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB05 VNX passed its MOT?
SB05 VNX has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.
Is SB05 VNX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 VNX 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 VNX?
SB05 VNX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.