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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 82,815 miles on the clock, averaging 6,522 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 SO05 LNG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,815 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 352 |
| Average per year | 6,522 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 LNG |
| 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 LNG
What car is SO05 LNG?
SO05 LNG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 LNG?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 LNG was 82,815 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 LNG passed its MOT?
SO05 LNG has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2014.
Is SO05 LNG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 LNG 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 LNG?
SO05 LNG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.