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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 112,428 miles on the clock, averaging 5,175 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 SW05 LNF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,428 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 114 |
| Average per year | 5,175 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | SW05 LNF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SW05 LNF
What car is SW05 LNF?
SW05 LNF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SW05 LNF?
The last recorded mileage for SW05 LNF was 112,428 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW05 LNF passed its MOT?
SW05 LNF has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2025.
Is SW05 LNF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 LNF 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 SW05 LNF?
SW05 LNF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.