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LM05 YSN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 112,020 miles on the clock, averaging 7,762 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LM05 YSN

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,762

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,308
Average per year7,762
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 YSN 27k49k70k91k112k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage108,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,712 miles
Since last MOT+10,203 miles
PASS
Mileage98,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,657 miles
PASS
Mileage88,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,852 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage77,376 miles
Since last MOT+12,144 miles
PASS
Mileage65,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,232 miles
Since last MOT+11,725 miles
PASS
Mileage53,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage49,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage44,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage40,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage35,555 miles
Since last MOT+500 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,712 miles
PASS
Mileage27,343 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

RegistrationLM05 YSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 YSN

What car is LM05 YSN?

LM05 YSN is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 YSN?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 YSN was 112,020 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 YSN passed its MOT?

LM05 YSN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2019.

Is LM05 YSN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM05 YSN 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 LM05 YSN?

LM05 YSN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.