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SD05 ARX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 89,944 miles on the clock, averaging 4,459 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 SD05 ARX

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,459

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,459
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD05 ARX 15k34k52k71k90k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,944 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage88,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage86,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,219 miles
Since last MOT+3,780 miles
PASS
Mileage82,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage78,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage75,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage73,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage71,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage68,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage63,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage60,175 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage54,226 miles
Since last MOT+9,266 miles
PASS
Mileage44,960 miles
Since last MOT+9,624 miles
PASS
Mileage35,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage26,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,581 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage15,010 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

RegistrationSD05 ARX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SD05 ARX

What car is SD05 ARX?

SD05 ARX is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SD05 ARX?

The last recorded mileage for SD05 ARX was 89,944 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD05 ARX passed its MOT?

SD05 ARX has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2025.

Is SD05 ARX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD05 ARX 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 SD05 ARX?

SD05 ARX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.