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ST05 GBX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 98,401 miles on the clock, averaging 6,457 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 ST05 GBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,457

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

Below average
Latest reading98,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-886,299
Average per year6,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST05 GBX 35k51k67k82k98k '08'18'12

Check ST05 GBX

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,401 miles
FAIL
Mileage984,700 miles
Since last MOT+886,356 miles
PASS
Mileage98,344 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,583 miles
PASS
Mileage92,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,803 miles
PASS
Mileage85,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage79,908 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage74,246 miles
Since last MOT+422 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage62,378 miles
Since last MOT+13,595 miles
PASS
Mileage48,783 miles
Since last MOT+14,118 miles
PASS
Mileage34,665 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 GBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ST05 GBX

What car is ST05 GBX?

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

What is the mileage of ST05 GBX?

The last recorded mileage for ST05 GBX was 98,401 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST05 GBX passed its MOT?

ST05 GBX has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2018.

Is ST05 GBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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