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SB54 UXE

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 99,061 miles on the clock, averaging 5,437 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 UXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,437

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,061 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,953
Average per year5,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 UXE 13k35k56k78k99k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage93,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,108 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage88,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage84,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage79,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,575 miles
PASS
Mileage71,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage63,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,678 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage59,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,751 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage49,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,864 miles
Since last MOT+560 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,304 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage39,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage34,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage32,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage27,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage23,390 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage16,057 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage13,419 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 UXE
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 UXE

What car is SB54 UXE?

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

What is the mileage of SB54 UXE?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 UXE was 99,061 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 UXE passed its MOT?

SB54 UXE has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 28 Sep 2023.

Is SB54 UXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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