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LG05 DKJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 118,570 miles on the clock, averaging 8,661 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 LG05 DKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,661

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,661
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 DKJ 23k47k71k95k119k '08'19'14

Check LG05 DKJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,570 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,566 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage106,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,800 miles
Since last MOT+17,734 miles
PASS
Mileage89,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage82,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage75,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,189 miles
PASS
Mileage63,511 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,507 miles
Since last MOT+14,650 miles
PASS
Mileage48,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,857 miles
Since last MOT+10,189 miles
PASS
Mileage38,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,668 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,651 miles
PASS
Mileage36,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage34,309 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage28,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage22,818 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

RegistrationLG05 DKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 DKJ

What car is LG05 DKJ?

LG05 DKJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LG05 DKJ?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 DKJ was 118,570 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 DKJ passed its MOT?

LG05 DKJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2019.

Is LG05 DKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG05 DKJ 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 LG05 DKJ?

LG05 DKJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.