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FM54 LWR

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 97,002 miles on the clock, averaging 5,603 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 FM54 LWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,603

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,603
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM54 LWR 20k39k59k78k97k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,002 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage97,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage93,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage90,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage82,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,827 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage76,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,971 miles
PASS
Mileage115,386 miles
Since last MOT+40,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage69,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage65,501 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage60,880 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage53,981 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage46,152 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,811 miles
Since last MOT+10,530 miles
PASS
Mileage27,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage20,018 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

RegistrationFM54 LWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About FM54 LWR

What car is FM54 LWR?

FM54 LWR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM54 LWR?

The last recorded mileage for FM54 LWR was 97,002 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM54 LWR passed its MOT?

FM54 LWR has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2021.

Is FM54 LWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM54 LWR 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 FM54 LWR?

FM54 LWR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.