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SB54 UWW

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 124,416 miles on the clock, averaging 8,478 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 SB54 UWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,478

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 reading124,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,478
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 UWW 15k43k70k97k124k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,416 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,921 miles
PASS
Mileage112,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage108,047 miles
Since last MOT+15,212 miles
PASS
Mileage92,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,835 miles
Since last MOT+13,503 miles
PASS
Mileage79,332 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage76,404 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage69,165 miles
Since last MOT+12,220 miles
PASS
Mileage56,945 miles
Since last MOT+15,935 miles
PASS
Mileage41,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage34,245 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage25,447 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage18,889 miles
Since last MOT+932 miles
PASS
Mileage17,957 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage15,391 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

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

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About SB54 UWW

What car is SB54 UWW?

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

What is the mileage of SB54 UWW?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 UWW was 124,416 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 UWW passed its MOT?

SB54 UWW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2020.

Is SB54 UWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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