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SB54 UAL

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 101,440 miles on the clock, averaging 5,558 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 SB54 UAL

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,558

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,440 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year5,558
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 UAL 6k30k54k78k101k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,440 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage96,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,086 miles
PASS
Mileage88,410 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage82,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage79,988 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage76,411 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,410 miles
Since last MOT+9,853 miles
PASS
Mileage66,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage59,280 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,270 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage52,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage45,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage38,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage29,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage26,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage21,467 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage14,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,538 miles
PASS
Mileage9,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage7,451 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage5,990 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

RegistrationSB54 UAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SB54 UAL

What car is SB54 UAL?

SB54 UAL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB54 UAL?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 UAL was 101,440 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 UAL passed its MOT?

SB54 UAL has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2025.

Is SB54 UAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB54 UAL 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 SB54 UAL?

SB54 UAL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.