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SL05 LNN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 112,268 miles on the clock, averaging 5,333 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 SL05 LNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,333

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 reading112,268 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,333
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 LNN 30k51k71k92k112k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,734 miles
PASS
Mileage109,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage105,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage102,894 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage95,966 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage87,732 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,721 miles
PASS
Mileage80,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage72,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage64,875 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,871 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage56,792 miles
Since last MOT+501 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage50,251 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,243 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage48,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,193 miles
PASS
Mileage47,509 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,569 miles
Since last MOT+1,266 miles
PASS
Mileage46,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,487 miles
PASS
Mileage40,816 miles
Since last MOT+10,903 miles
PASS
Mileage29,913 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

RegistrationSL05 LNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 LNN

What car is SL05 LNN?

SL05 LNN is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 LNN?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 LNN was 112,268 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 LNN passed its MOT?

SL05 LNN has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2023.

Is SL05 LNN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 LNN 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 SL05 LNN?

SL05 LNN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.