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LH55 AOU

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 113,321 miles on the clock, averaging 5,633 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 LH55 AOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,321
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
5,633

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,321 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LH55 AOU 28k49k71k92k113k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,321 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage111,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,865 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
PASS
Mileage111,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage110,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage108,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage100,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage92,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,516 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage84,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage77,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
PASS
Mileage68,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,870 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage58,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage51,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage45,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,341 miles
Since last MOT+6,672 miles
PASS
Mileage38,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage33,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage27,855 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

RegistrationLH55 AOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLH — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LH55 AOU

What car is LH55 AOU?

LH55 AOU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LH55 AOU?

The last recorded mileage for LH55 AOU was 113,321 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LH55 AOU passed its MOT?

LH55 AOU has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2024.

Is LH55 AOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LH55 AOU 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 LH55 AOU?

LH55 AOU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.