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 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 118,060 miles on the clock, averaging 8,272 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SY05 ONZ
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 118,060 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,195 |
| Average per year | 8,272 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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:
Timing chain tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY05 ONZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 ONZ
What car is SY05 ONZ?
SY05 ONZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 ONZ?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 ONZ was 118,060 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 ONZ passed its MOT?
SY05 ONZ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 15 Nov 2018.
Is SY05 ONZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 ONZ 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 ONZ?
SY05 ONZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.