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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 147,840 miles on the clock, averaging 8,957 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 XLF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,840 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24 |
| Average per year | 8,957 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 XLF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 XLF
What car is SY05 XLF?
SY05 XLF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 XLF?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 XLF was 147,840 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 XLF passed its MOT?
SY05 XLF has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2019.
Is SY05 XLF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 XLF 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 XLF?
SY05 XLF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.