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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 90,012 miles on the clock, averaging 4,290 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 SY05 DSZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,012 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,296 |
| Average per year | 4,290 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 31 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 | SY05 DSZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 DSZ
What car is SY05 DSZ?
SY05 DSZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 DSZ?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 DSZ was 90,012 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 DSZ passed its MOT?
SY05 DSZ has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 15 Jul 2026.
Is SY05 DSZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 DSZ 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 SY05 DSZ?
SY05 DSZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.