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DF05 LJN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 9 (47% pass rate). It has 110,720 miles on the clock, averaging 7,541 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 DF05 LJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
47%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,541

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,720 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year7,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF05 LJN 42k59k76k94k111k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,720 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,714 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage109,123 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,043 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,837 miles
Since last MOT+17,182 miles
PASS
Mileage91,655 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,352 miles
PASS
Mileage83,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
PASS
Mileage80,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage68,711 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,573 miles
Since last MOT+13,277 miles
PASS
Mileage55,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,296 miles
Since last MOT+13,337 miles
PASS
Mileage41,959 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

RegistrationDF05 LJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 LJN

What car is DF05 LJN?

DF05 LJN is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 LJN?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 LJN was 110,720 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 LJN passed its MOT?

DF05 LJN has had 17 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (8 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.

Is DF05 LJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 LJN 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 DF05 LJN?

DF05 LJN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.