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LB54 VTZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 49,336 miles on the clock, averaging 2,303 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 LB54 VTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,336
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,303

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,336 miles
Reading date
Miles last year857
Average per year2,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB54 VTZ 21k28k35k42k49k '08'20'14

Check LB54 VTZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,336 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage48,479 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage47,034 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage46,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage43,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,495 miles
PASS
Mileage41,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage38,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage36,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage32,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage29,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
PASS
Mileage26,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,551 miles
PASS
Mileage23,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage21,088 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

RegistrationLB54 VTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LB54 VTZ

What car is LB54 VTZ?

LB54 VTZ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB54 VTZ?

The last recorded mileage for LB54 VTZ was 49,336 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB54 VTZ passed its MOT?

LB54 VTZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2020.

Is LB54 VTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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