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LB05 DHD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 77,041 miles on the clock, averaging 5,874 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LB05 DHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2010
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,874

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,518
Average per year5,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB05 DHD 30k42k54k65k77k '10'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,041 miles
Since last MOT+9,518 miles
PASS
Mileage67,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,977 miles
PASS
Mileage62,546 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage58,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage52,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage45,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage38,787 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage30,402 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage30,387 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LB05 DHD

What car is LB05 DHD?

LB05 DHD is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB05 DHD?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 DHD was 77,041 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 DHD passed its MOT?

LB05 DHD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2018.

Is LB05 DHD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB05 DHD 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 LB05 DHD?

LB05 DHD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.