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LB05 ETD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 76,980 miles on the clock, averaging 3,771 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 ETD

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,980
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,771

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,980 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,598
Average per year3,771
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB05 ETD 20k34k48k63k77k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage72,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage69,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage65,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage62,648 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage59,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage56,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage54,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage50,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage44,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage33,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage29,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage25,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage19,625 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 ETD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LB05 ETD

What car is LB05 ETD?

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

What is the mileage of LB05 ETD?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 ETD was 76,980 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 ETD passed its MOT?

LB05 ETD has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2023.

Is LB05 ETD ULEZ compliant?

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

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