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ST05 KXL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 187,666 miles on the clock, averaging 15,577 miles per year, above 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 KXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
15,577

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,326
Average per year15,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST05 KXL 30k69k109k148k188k '08'18'13

Check ST05 KXL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage187,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage181,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,808 miles
PASS
Mileage168,532 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,137 miles
Since last MOT+15,153 miles
PASS
Mileage152,984 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,948 miles
Since last MOT+18,035 miles
PASS
Mileage134,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,913 miles
Since last MOT+18,772 miles
PASS
Mileage116,141 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,938 miles
Since last MOT+20,650 miles
PASS
Mileage95,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,288 miles
Since last MOT+21,108 miles
PASS
Mileage74,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,180 miles
Since last MOT+23,491 miles
PASS
Mileage50,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,689 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage38,721 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage29,878 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 KXL
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 KXL

What car is ST05 KXL?

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

What is the mileage of ST05 KXL?

The last recorded mileage for ST05 KXL was 187,666 miles, recorded on 14 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST05 KXL passed its MOT?

ST05 KXL has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 14 May 2018.

Is ST05 KXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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