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SL05 UVV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 171,842 miles on the clock, averaging 8,207 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 UVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,842
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,207

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading171,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,829
Average per year8,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 UVV 60k88k116k144k172k '08'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage167,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage162,792 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
Mileage159,421 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage156,597 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage153,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,349 miles
Since last MOT+12,315 miles
PASS
Mileage141,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,034 miles
Since last MOT+13,495 miles
PASS
Mileage127,539 miles
Since last MOT+18,271 miles
PASS
Mileage109,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,268 miles
Since last MOT+23,733 miles
PASS
Mileage85,535 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,524 miles
Since last MOT+25,045 miles
PASS
Mileage60,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,479 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 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 UVV

What car is SL05 UVV?

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

What is the mileage of SL05 UVV?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 UVV was 171,842 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 UVV passed its MOT?

SL05 UVV has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2022.

Is SL05 UVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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