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SY05 VNP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 65,147 miles on the clock, averaging 2,590 miles per year, well below 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 VNP

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,590

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year272
Average per year2,590
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 VNP 20k31k43k54k65k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,147 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,005 miles
PASS
Mileage63,870 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
PASS
Mileage63,867 miles
Since last MOT+820 miles
PASS
Mileage63,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage59,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage57,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage55,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage52,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage49,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,584 miles
Since last MOT+2,219 miles
PASS
Mileage47,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage43,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage39,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage34,784 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage27,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage23,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage19,945 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 VNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 VNP

What car is SY05 VNP?

SY05 VNP is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 VNP?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 VNP was 65,147 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 VNP passed its MOT?

SY05 VNP has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.

Is SY05 VNP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 VNP 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 VNP?

SY05 VNP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.