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SL05 HHC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 127,071 miles on the clock, averaging 7,494 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 HHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,071
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,494

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,071 miles
Reading date
Miles last year700
Average per year7,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 HHC 28k53k78k102k127k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,071 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage126,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage124,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage122,033 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
PASS
Mileage122,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage117,946 miles
Since last MOT+11,154 miles
PASS
Mileage106,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,378 miles
PASS
Mileage100,414 miles
Since last MOT+16,206 miles
PASS
Mileage84,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,208 miles
Since last MOT+18,487 miles
PASS
Mileage65,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage59,180 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,987 miles
Since last MOT+14,992 miles
PASS
Mileage43,995 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,740 miles
Since last MOT+15,339 miles
PASS
Mileage28,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,401 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 HHC
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 HHC

What car is SL05 HHC?

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

What is the mileage of SL05 HHC?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 HHC was 127,071 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 HHC passed its MOT?

SL05 HHC has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2021.

Is SL05 HHC ULEZ compliant?

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

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