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SH05 LJZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 177,312 miles on the clock, averaging 12,601 miles per year, above 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 LJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,601

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,115
Average per year12,601
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 LJZ 18k58k98k138k177k '08'20'15

Check SH05 LJZ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,312 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage170,197 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage163,102 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,101 miles
Since last MOT+16,550 miles
PASS
Mileage146,551 miles
Since last MOT+16,522 miles
PASS
Mileage130,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,029 miles
Since last MOT+14,910 miles
PASS
Mileage115,119 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,113 miles
Since last MOT+15,036 miles
PASS
Mileage100,077 miles
Since last MOT+12,058 miles
PASS
Mileage88,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,019 miles
Since last MOT+16,030 miles
PASS
Mileage71,989 miles
Since last MOT+14,657 miles
PASS
Mileage57,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,332 miles
PASS
Mileage74,818 miles
Since last MOT+48,088 miles
PASS
Mileage26,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage18,266 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 LJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 LJZ

What car is SH05 LJZ?

SH05 LJZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 LJZ?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 LJZ was 177,312 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 LJZ passed its MOT?

SH05 LJZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2020.

Is SH05 LJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 LJZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH05 LJZ?

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