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LF05 NBL

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 92,064 miles on the clock, averaging 6,049 miles per year, 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 LF05 NBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,049

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,064 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,750
Average per year6,049
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LF05 NBL 18k36k55k73k92k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage85,314 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage77,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,792 miles
PASS
Mileage67,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage59,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,074 miles
PASS
Mileage45,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage41,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,805 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage35,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage30,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,062 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage23,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,644 miles
PASS
Mileage17,541 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

RegistrationLF05 NBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LF05 NBL

What car is LF05 NBL?

LF05 NBL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LF05 NBL?

The last recorded mileage for LF05 NBL was 92,064 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF05 NBL passed its MOT?

LF05 NBL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2020.

Is LF05 NBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF05 NBL 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 LF05 NBL?

LF05 NBL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.