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ST05 AFY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 62,876 miles on the clock, averaging 3,918 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 ST05 AFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,876
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
3,918

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,876 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,918
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST05 AFY 20k31k41k52k63k '08'19'14

Check ST05 AFY

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage57,084 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage52,788 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage47,508 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage42,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage39,540 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage36,811 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,810 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage33,600 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage30,176 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage26,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,614 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage19,735 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 AFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ST05 AFY

What car is ST05 AFY?

ST05 AFY is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.

What is the mileage of ST05 AFY?

The last recorded mileage for ST05 AFY was 62,876 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST05 AFY passed its MOT?

ST05 AFY has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2019.

Is ST05 AFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST05 AFY 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 ST05 AFY?

ST05 AFY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.