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SL05 VOC

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 73,653 miles on the clock, averaging 3,834 miles per year, well 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 VOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,834

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,653 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,002
Average per year3,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 VOC 20k33k47k60k74k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage70,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage67,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,169 miles
Since last MOT+2,425 miles
PASS
Mileage64,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage60,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage58,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage55,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage52,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage49,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage46,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage43,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage39,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,911 miles
PASS
Mileage35,719 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage31,292 miles
Since last MOT+11,262 miles
PASS
Mileage20,030 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 VOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 VOC

What car is SL05 VOC?

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

What is the mileage of SL05 VOC?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 VOC was 73,653 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 VOC passed its MOT?

SL05 VOC has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2022.

Is SL05 VOC ULEZ compliant?

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

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