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LG05 XJX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 106,787 miles on the clock, averaging 5,051 miles per year, 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 XJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,051

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

Below average
Latest reading106,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,476
Average per year5,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 XJX 32k50k69k88k107k '08'23'14

Check LG05 XJX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage101,311 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage95,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,346 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage87,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage79,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage73,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage71,080 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage70,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage64,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage58,679 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
PASS
Mileage54,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage51,378 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage46,608 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage39,484 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage31,579 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 XJX
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 XJX

What car is LG05 XJX?

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

What is the mileage of LG05 XJX?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 XJX was 106,787 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 XJX passed its MOT?

LG05 XJX has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2023.

Is LG05 XJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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