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SL05 OHH

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 107,486 miles on the clock, averaging 4,725 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 OHH

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,725

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

Low mileage
Latest reading107,486 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,725
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 OHH 39k56k73k90k107k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage104,850 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage97,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage90,477 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,402 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage86,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,807 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage82,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage78,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,911 miles
PASS
Mileage76,808 miles
Since last MOT+735 miles
PASS
Mileage76,073 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage74,667 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage73,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage67,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,574 miles
Since last MOT+14,808 miles
PASS
Mileage52,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage42,904 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
PASS
Mileage38,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,607 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
PASS
Mileage38,583 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 OHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 OHH

What car is SL05 OHH?

SL05 OHH is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 OHH?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 OHH was 107,486 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 OHH passed its MOT?

SL05 OHH has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2022.

Is SL05 OHH ULEZ compliant?

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

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