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LF05 JYX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 42,175 miles on the clock, averaging 1,720 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LF05 JYX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
42,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
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
1,720

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading42,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-540
Average per year1,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF05 JYX 16k23k29k36k42k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,715 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage42,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage40,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage38,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage36,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage34,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,533 miles
PASS
Mileage33,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage32,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage30,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage27,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,271 miles
PASS
Mileage24,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,757 miles
PASS
Mileage22,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage19,885 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage17,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage12,967 miles
PASS
Mileage16,209 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

RegistrationLF05 JYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LF05 JYX

What car is LF05 JYX?

LF05 JYX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LF05 JYX?

The last recorded mileage for LF05 JYX was 42,175 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF05 JYX passed its MOT?

LF05 JYX has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2026.

Is LF05 JYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF05 JYX 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 LF05 JYX?

LF05 JYX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.