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LB54 MXJ

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 127,918 miles on the clock, averaging 6,830 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 LB54 MXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,830

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

Below average
Latest reading127,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,082
Average per year6,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB54 MXJ 19k46k73k101k128k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,918 miles
Since last MOT+15,082 miles
PASS
Mileage112,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,836 miles
Since last MOT+16,427 miles
PASS
Mileage96,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,409 miles
Since last MOT+7,634 miles
PASS
Mileage88,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage84,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,644 miles
PASS
Mileage78,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage73,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,036 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage67,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage60,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage54,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage49,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage43,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage37,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage32,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
PASS
Mileage28,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage18,969 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

RegistrationLB54 MXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LB54 MXJ

What car is LB54 MXJ?

LB54 MXJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB54 MXJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB54 MXJ was 127,918 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB54 MXJ passed its MOT?

LB54 MXJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2023.

Is LB54 MXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB54 MXJ 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 LB54 MXJ?

LB54 MXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.