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LG05 SYS

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 74,733 miles on the clock, averaging 3,559 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 SYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,559

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 reading74,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year81
Average per year3,559
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 SYS 14k29k44k59k75k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage74,733 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
PASS
Mileage74,652 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage69,525 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage62,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,244 miles
PASS
Mileage55,953 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage52,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage46,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,878 miles
PASS
Mileage37,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage34,379 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage29,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage25,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage23,309 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
PASS
Mileage21,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage20,136 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
PASS
Mileage19,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage17,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage15,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage13,558 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 SYS
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 SYS

What car is LG05 SYS?

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

What is the mileage of LG05 SYS?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 SYS was 74,733 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 SYS passed its MOT?

LG05 SYS has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 22 Oct 2025.

Is LG05 SYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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