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LG05 XJW

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 69,931 miles on the clock, averaging 3,540 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 XJW

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,540

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,931 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,590
Average per year3,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 XJW 17k30k44k57k70k '08'23'16

Check LG05 XJW

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage61,341 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage54,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage50,027 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage45,652 miles
Since last MOT+11,300 miles
PASS
Mileage34,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,352 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage33,836 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage32,334 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage31,377 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage30,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,116 miles
PASS
Mileage28,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage25,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage23,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,420 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage21,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage19,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage17,152 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 XJW
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 XJW

What car is LG05 XJW?

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

What is the mileage of LG05 XJW?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 XJW was 69,931 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 XJW passed its MOT?

LG05 XJW has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2023.

Is LG05 XJW ULEZ compliant?

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

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