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SD05 HXJ

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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 116,570 miles on the clock, averaging 7,329 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 SD05 HXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,329

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 reading116,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,329
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD05 HXJ 40k59k78k97k117k '08'19'14

Check SD05 HXJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,570 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage108,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,438 miles
PASS
Mileage101,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage94,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage88,567 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage82,546 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage78,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage71,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage66,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage61,943 miles
Since last MOT+10,559 miles
PASS
Mileage51,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,384 miles
Since last MOT+11,167 miles
PASS
Mileage40,217 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

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

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About SD05 HXJ

What car is SD05 HXJ?

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

What is the mileage of SD05 HXJ?

The last recorded mileage for SD05 HXJ was 116,570 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD05 HXJ passed its MOT?

SD05 HXJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2019.

Is SD05 HXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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