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SH05 CWA

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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 78,885 miles on the clock, averaging 4,898 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 SH05 CWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,898

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,885 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,898
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 CWA 18k33k49k64k79k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,885 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage72,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage68,675 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,954 miles
PASS
Mileage66,719 miles
Since last MOT+435 miles
PASS
Mileage66,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage61,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,270 miles
PASS
Mileage55,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,794 miles
PASS
Mileage50,156 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage43,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage37,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage31,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage25,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage18,300 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

RegistrationSH05 CWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 CWA

What car is SH05 CWA?

SH05 CWA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 CWA?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 CWA was 78,885 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 CWA passed its MOT?

SH05 CWA has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2020.

Is SH05 CWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 CWA 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 SH05 CWA?

SH05 CWA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.