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SY05 WOU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 114,888 miles on the clock, averaging 8,162 miles per year, around 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 WOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,162

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,162
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 WOU 12k38k64k89k115k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,888 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage109,468 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,467 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,445 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage101,346 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,364 miles
Since last MOT+10,122 miles
PASS
Mileage91,242 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,669 miles
PASS
Mileage79,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,570 miles
Since last MOT+11,979 miles
PASS
Mileage67,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,591 miles
Since last MOT+13,999 miles
PASS
Mileage53,592 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage40,899 miles
Since last MOT+1,043 miles
PASS
Mileage39,856 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage34,743 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage29,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage24,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage17,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage12,420 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

RegistrationSY05 WOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 WOU

What car is SY05 WOU?

SY05 WOU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 WOU?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 WOU was 114,888 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 WOU passed its MOT?

SY05 WOU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is SY05 WOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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