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LG05 UGX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 100,079 miles on the clock, averaging 4,900 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LG05 UGX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,079
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,900

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 reading100,079 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 UGX 13k35k57k78k100k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage92,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage86,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,860 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage76,833 miles
Since last MOT+8,361 miles
PASS
Mileage68,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage61,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage57,548 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage55,338 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage48,153 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage42,622 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage38,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,646 miles
PASS
Mileage33,529 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage29,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,216 miles
PASS
Mileage26,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage23,717 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage21,457 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage18,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,646 miles
PASS
Mileage13,491 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 UGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 UGX

What car is LG05 UGX?

LG05 UGX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LG05 UGX?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 UGX was 100,079 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 UGX passed its MOT?

LG05 UGX has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2025.

Is LG05 UGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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