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SL05 JWG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 112,556 miles on the clock, averaging 6,623 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 JWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,623

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,754
Average per year6,623
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 JWG 26k47k69k91k113k '08'21'14

Check SL05 JWG

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,754 miles
PASS
Mileage103,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage100,705 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,725 miles
PASS
Mileage97,978 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,125 miles
PASS
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage90,885 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage88,179 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage86,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage83,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,633 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage77,337 miles
Since last MOT+10,890 miles
PASS
Mileage66,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage58,377 miles
Since last MOT+19,905 miles
PASS
Mileage38,472 miles
Since last MOT+12,702 miles
PASS
Mileage25,770 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

RegistrationSL05 JWG
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 JWG

What car is SL05 JWG?

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

What is the mileage of SL05 JWG?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 JWG was 112,556 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 JWG passed its MOT?

SL05 JWG has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 29 Apr 2021.

Is SL05 JWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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