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SB05 XDE

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 96,880 miles on the clock, averaging 5,425 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 XDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,425

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 reading96,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year5,425
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 XDE 25k43k61k79k97k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,880 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage94,936 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,931 miles
Since last MOT+632 miles
PASS
Mileage94,299 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage85,869 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage83,408 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,332 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
PASS
Mileage83,168 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage81,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,223 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,460 miles
PASS
Mileage72,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage66,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,208 miles
PASS
Mileage66,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage57,715 miles
Since last MOT+14,691 miles
PASS
Mileage43,024 miles
Since last MOT+11,200 miles
PASS
Mileage31,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage28,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage24,647 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 XDE
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 XDE

What car is SB05 XDE?

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

What is the mileage of SB05 XDE?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 XDE was 96,880 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 XDE passed its MOT?

SB05 XDE has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 5 Oct 2021.

Is SB05 XDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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