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SE05 OOY

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 98,195 miles on the clock, averaging 5,559 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 SE05 OOY

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,195
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,559

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,195 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,944
Average per year5,559
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE05 OOY 30k47k64k81k98k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage95,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,251 miles
Since last MOT+4,620 miles
PASS
Mileage90,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
PASS
Mileage86,263 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage84,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage76,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,140 miles
PASS
Mileage69,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage63,614 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage57,794 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage53,437 miles
Since last MOT+7,922 miles
PASS
Mileage45,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,433 miles
PASS
Mileage29,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,602 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

RegistrationSE05 OOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SE05 OOY

What car is SE05 OOY?

SE05 OOY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SE05 OOY?

The last recorded mileage for SE05 OOY was 98,195 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE05 OOY passed its MOT?

SE05 OOY has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2020.

Is SE05 OOY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE05 OOY 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 SE05 OOY?

SE05 OOY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.