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LB05 VZA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 21,782 miles on the clock, averaging 1,803 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 VZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
21,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
1,803

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

Low mileage
Latest reading21,782 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,007
Average per year1,803
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB05 VZA 13k15k17k20k22k '08'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage21,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,007 miles
PASS
Mileage20,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,772 miles
PASS
Mileage19,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage16,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,711 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage12,660 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 VZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LB05 VZA

What car is LB05 VZA?

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

What is the mileage of LB05 VZA?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 VZA was 21,782 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 VZA passed its MOT?

LB05 VZA has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Jul 2013.

Is LB05 VZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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