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ST05 TVE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 84,686 miles on the clock, averaging 6,111 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 TVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,111

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,686 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,111
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST05 TVE 19k36k52k68k85k '08'19'14

Check ST05 TVE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
Mileage75,188 miles
Since last MOT+9,843 miles
PASS
Mileage65,345 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage57,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
PASS
Mileage52,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage48,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage39,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage34,207 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage28,749 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,747 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage19,336 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 TVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ST05 TVE

What car is ST05 TVE?

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

What is the mileage of ST05 TVE?

The last recorded mileage for ST05 TVE was 84,686 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST05 TVE passed its MOT?

ST05 TVE has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2019.

Is ST05 TVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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