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SD05 WAO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 94,008 miles on the clock, averaging 6,325 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 WAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,008
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
6,325

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,008 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD05 WAO 20k38k57k75k94k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,008 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,002 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage87,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage80,009 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage74,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage71,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage69,205 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage66,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,640 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage61,638 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,636 miles
Since last MOT+13,217 miles
PASS
Mileage48,419 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,107 miles
Since last MOT+14,002 miles
PASS
Mileage34,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,105 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage29,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage19,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,570 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 WAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SD05 WAO

What car is SD05 WAO?

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

What is the mileage of SD05 WAO?

The last recorded mileage for SD05 WAO was 94,008 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD05 WAO passed its MOT?

SD05 WAO has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2020.

Is SD05 WAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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