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LD55 EFC

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 83,916 miles on the clock, averaging 4,150 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 LD55 EFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,916
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,150

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 reading83,916 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD55 EFC 20k36k52k68k84k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,916 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage76,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage71,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage66,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage62,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage60,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,554 miles
Since last MOT+3,418 miles
PASS
Mileage57,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage50,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage45,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage41,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,885 miles
PASS
Mileage37,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage34,397 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage29,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage26,348 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage22,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage19,899 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

RegistrationLD55 EFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LD55 EFC

What car is LD55 EFC?

LD55 EFC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LD55 EFC?

The last recorded mileage for LD55 EFC was 83,916 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD55 EFC passed its MOT?

LD55 EFC has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2025.

Is LD55 EFC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD55 EFC 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 LD55 EFC?

LD55 EFC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.