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LB05 EOY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 68,367 miles on the clock, averaging 4,277 miles per year, well 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 LB05 EOY

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,367
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,277

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,367 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,277
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB05 EOY 19k31k44k56k68k '08'20'15

Check LB05 EOY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,611 miles
PASS
Mileage65,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage60,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage56,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage53,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage49,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage44,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage40,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage35,921 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage31,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage29,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage25,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage18,741 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

RegistrationLB05 EOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LB05 EOY

What car is LB05 EOY?

LB05 EOY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB05 EOY?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 EOY was 68,367 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 EOY passed its MOT?

LB05 EOY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2020.

Is LB05 EOY ULEZ compliant?

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

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