Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 97,812 miles on the clock, averaging 4,913 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 SO05 LLF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,812 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,284 |
| Average per year | 4,913 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SO05 LLF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 LLF
What car is SO05 LLF?
SO05 LLF is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 LLF?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 LLF was 97,812 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 LLF passed its MOT?
SO05 LLF has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2024.
Is SO05 LLF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 LLF 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 SO05 LLF?
SO05 LLF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.