Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 85,682 miles on the clock, averaging 5,440 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 SM05 MXS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,682 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,221 |
| Average per year | 5,440 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM05 MXS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SM05 MXS
What car is SM05 MXS?
SM05 MXS is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM05 MXS?
The last recorded mileage for SM05 MXS was 85,682 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM05 MXS passed its MOT?
SM05 MXS has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2019.
Is SM05 MXS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 MXS 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 SM05 MXS?
SM05 MXS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.