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LD55 SEO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 160,570 miles on the clock, averaging 8,623 miles per year, around 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 LD55 SEO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,623

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,047
Average per year8,623
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD55 SEO 12k49k86k123k161k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,570 miles
Since last MOT+10,047 miles
PASS
Mileage150,523 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,521 miles
Since last MOT+9,313 miles
PASS
Mileage141,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,208 miles
Since last MOT+11,977 miles
PASS
Mileage129,231 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage128,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,997 miles
PASS
Mileage118,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,258 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage109,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage102,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,836 miles
Since last MOT+12,468 miles
PASS
Mileage90,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage82,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,589 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage73,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage55,174 miles
Since last MOT+9,322 miles
PASS
Mileage45,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,852 miles
Since last MOT+12,429 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage27,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage11,675 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

RegistrationLD55 SEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LD55 SEO

What car is LD55 SEO?

LD55 SEO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LD55 SEO?

The last recorded mileage for LD55 SEO was 160,570 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD55 SEO passed its MOT?

LD55 SEO has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2026.

Is LD55 SEO ULEZ compliant?

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

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