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SH05 KHY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 52,611 miles on the clock, averaging 3,753 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 KHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,753

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 reading52,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,470
Average per year3,753
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 KHY 20k28k36k44k53k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage48,141 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage43,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,996 miles
PASS
Mileage35,629 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,625 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,783 miles
PASS
Mileage33,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage31,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage29,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage28,154 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,755 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 KHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 KHY

What car is SH05 KHY?

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

What is the mileage of SH05 KHY?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 KHY was 52,611 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 KHY passed its MOT?

SH05 KHY has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2017.

Is SH05 KHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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