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SH05 DMU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 117,649 miles on the clock, averaging 8,435 miles per year, around 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 DMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,649
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,435

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,649 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,473
Average per year8,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 DMU 25k48k71k94k118k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage112,176 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage109,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage103,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage96,414 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,272 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage89,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage78,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage73,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,430 miles
Since last MOT+12,259 miles
PASS
Mileage61,171 miles
Since last MOT+15,466 miles
PASS
Mileage45,705 miles
Since last MOT+12,161 miles
PASS
Mileage33,544 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,559 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:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH05 DMU

What car is SH05 DMU?

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

What is the mileage of SH05 DMU?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 DMU was 117,649 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 DMU passed its MOT?

SH05 DMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2018.

Is SH05 DMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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