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AV55 LVM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 104,021 miles on the clock, averaging 10,525 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AV55 LVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,525

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading104,021 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,525
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV55 LVM 41k56k72k88k104k '08'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,021 miles
Since last MOT+13,593 miles
PASS
Mileage90,428 miles
Since last MOT+11,296 miles
PASS
Mileage79,132 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage67,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,691 miles
PASS
Mileage57,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage50,302 miles
Since last MOT+9,797 miles
PASS
Mileage40,505 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

RegistrationAV55 LVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AV55 LVM

What car is AV55 LVM?

AV55 LVM is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV55 LVM?

The last recorded mileage for AV55 LVM was 104,021 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV55 LVM passed its MOT?

AV55 LVM has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2014.

Is AV55 LVM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 LVM 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 AV55 LVM?

AV55 LVM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.