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SL05 BNF

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 112,703 miles on the clock, averaging 6,079 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 SL05 BNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,079

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year273
Average per year6,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 BNF 45k62k79k96k113k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,703 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage107,091 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,090 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage103,396 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,375 miles
Since last MOT+13,029 miles
PASS
Mileage90,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage84,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage81,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage79,727 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage77,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage75,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage73,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,510 miles
Since last MOT+14,440 miles
PASS
Mileage59,070 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,736 miles
Since last MOT+13,418 miles
PASS
Mileage45,318 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

RegistrationSL05 BNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 BNF

What car is SL05 BNF?

SL05 BNF is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 BNF?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 BNF was 112,703 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 BNF passed its MOT?

SL05 BNF has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2019.

Is SL05 BNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 BNF 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 SL05 BNF?

SL05 BNF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.