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LB05 VAJ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 151,353 miles on the clock, averaging 8,094 miles per year, around 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 VAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,094

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,353 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB05 VAJ 26k58k89k120k151k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,353 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,350 miles
Since last MOT+16,500 miles
PASS
Mileage134,850 miles
Since last MOT+21,307 miles
PASS
Mileage113,543 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,536 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage111,521 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,931 miles
PASS
Mileage106,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,521 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage99,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage95,741 miles
Since last MOT+4,857 miles
PASS
Mileage90,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage86,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage77,876 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
PASS
Mileage67,336 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage57,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,086 miles
PASS
Mileage45,962 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage36,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,672 miles
PASS
Mileage26,408 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 VAJ
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 VAJ

What car is LB05 VAJ?

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

What is the mileage of LB05 VAJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 VAJ was 151,353 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 VAJ passed its MOT?

LB05 VAJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2023.

Is LB05 VAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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