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LG05 SXW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 94,771 miles on the clock, averaging 4,679 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 LG05 SXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,771
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,679

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

Low mileage
Latest reading94,771 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,283
Average per year4,679
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 SXW 22k40k58k77k95k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage88,488 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage82,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage74,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage70,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage64,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,305 miles
PASS
Mileage62,824 miles
Since last MOT+840 miles
PASS
Mileage61,984 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage58,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage55,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,527 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,336 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage41,196 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage34,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage28,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage21,931 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 SXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 SXW

What car is LG05 SXW?

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

What is the mileage of LG05 SXW?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 SXW was 94,771 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 SXW passed its MOT?

LG05 SXW has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 25 Oct 2023.

Is LG05 SXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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