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SL05 HFF

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 126,645 miles on the clock, averaging 7,518 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 SL05 HFF

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,518

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 HFF 29k54k78k102k127k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,645 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage117,670 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,668 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage111,465 miles
Since last MOT+11,959 miles
PASS
Mileage99,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,456 miles
PASS
Mileage89,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,050 miles
Since last MOT+12,934 miles
PASS
Mileage76,116 miles
Since last MOT+9,575 miles
PASS
Mileage66,541 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage61,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage57,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage52,806 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,805 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage47,459 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage40,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,347 miles
Since last MOT+11,200 miles
PASS
Mileage29,147 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 HFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 HFF

What car is SL05 HFF?

SL05 HFF is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 HFF?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 HFF was 126,645 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 HFF passed its MOT?

SL05 HFF has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2021.

Is SL05 HFF ULEZ compliant?

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

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