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LB55 NPE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 113,585 miles on the clock, averaging 6,453 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 LB55 NPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,453

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

Below average
Latest reading113,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,382
Average per year6,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB55 NPE 24k46k69k91k114k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage113,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,382 miles
PASS
Mileage109,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage105,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,174 miles
PASS
Mileage99,766 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage92,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage86,722 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,590 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
PASS
Mileage79,686 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage74,672 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage64,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,232 miles
PASS
Mileage60,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,931 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage44,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage34,024 miles
Since last MOT+10,268 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,756 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

RegistrationLB55 NPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LB55 NPE

What car is LB55 NPE?

LB55 NPE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB55 NPE?

The last recorded mileage for LB55 NPE was 113,585 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB55 NPE passed its MOT?

LB55 NPE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 7 Nov 2022.

Is LB55 NPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB55 NPE 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 LB55 NPE?

LB55 NPE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.