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LG05 JYR

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 87,115 miles on the clock, averaging 5,190 miles per year, 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 LG05 JYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,115
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
5,190

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,190
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 JYR 20k37k53k70k87k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,115 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage79,727 miles
Since last MOT+12,493 miles
PASS
Mileage67,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage60,279 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage56,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,995 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage51,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage49,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage45,623 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage38,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage36,231 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage31,748 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage28,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,037 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,882 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 JYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 JYR

What car is LG05 JYR?

LG05 JYR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LG05 JYR?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 JYR was 87,115 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 JYR passed its MOT?

LG05 JYR has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2021.

Is LG05 JYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG05 JYR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LG05 JYR?

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