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LC05 WTM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 74,138 miles on the clock, averaging 3,316 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 LC05 WTM

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,316

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 reading74,138 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,544
Average per year3,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC05 WTM 17k32k46k60k74k '08'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage71,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage69,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage64,348 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,077 miles
PASS
Mileage60,254 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage50,183 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
PASS
Mileage50,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage47,451 miles
Since last MOT+1,918 miles
PASS
Mileage45,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage42,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage38,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage33,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage28,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,677 miles
PASS
Mileage25,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,962 miles
PASS
Mileage21,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage17,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,353 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 WTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LC05 WTM

What car is LC05 WTM?

LC05 WTM is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LC05 WTM?

The last recorded mileage for LC05 WTM was 74,138 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC05 WTM passed its MOT?

LC05 WTM has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2025.

Is LC05 WTM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC05 WTM 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 LC05 WTM?

LC05 WTM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.