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LG05 XFE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 104,641 miles on the clock, averaging 4,956 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 XFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,956

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 reading104,641 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 XFE 30k49k67k86k105k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,486 miles
PASS
Mileage97,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage86,779 miles
Since last MOT+8,752 miles
PASS
Mileage78,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage70,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,961 miles
PASS
Mileage58,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage55,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage50,981 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage47,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage42,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage41,146 miles
Since last MOT+1,108 miles
PASS
Mileage40,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage38,058 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage33,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage30,142 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 XFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 XFE

What car is LG05 XFE?

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

What is the mileage of LG05 XFE?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 XFE was 104,641 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 XFE passed its MOT?

LG05 XFE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2023.

Is LG05 XFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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