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SD05 FSO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 121,461 miles on the clock, averaging 7,654 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SD05 FSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,654

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 reading121,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year71
Average per year7,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD05 FSO 5k34k63k92k121k '08'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,461 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,390 miles
Since last MOT+17,147 miles
PASS
Mileage104,243 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,095 miles
Since last MOT+18,037 miles
PASS
Mileage86,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,058 miles
Since last MOT+19,011 miles
PASS
Mileage67,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,047 miles
Since last MOT+13,923 miles
PASS
Mileage53,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,593 miles
PASS
Mileage43,531 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,529 miles
Since last MOT+30,513 miles
PASS
Mileage13,016 miles
Since last MOT+686 miles
PASS
Mileage12,330 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
PASS
Mileage11,661 miles
Since last MOT+716 miles
PASS
Mileage10,945 miles
Since last MOT+864 miles
PASS
Mileage10,081 miles
Since last MOT+842 miles
PASS
Mileage9,239 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage8,101 miles
Since last MOT+827 miles
PASS
Mileage7,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
PASS
Mileage6,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,239 miles
PASS
Mileage4,958 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 FSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SD05 FSO

What car is SD05 FSO?

SD05 FSO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SD05 FSO?

The last recorded mileage for SD05 FSO was 121,461 miles, recorded on 31 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD05 FSO passed its MOT?

SD05 FSO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2023.

Is SD05 FSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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