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LM55 EFZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 77,663 miles on the clock, averaging 4,256 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 LM55 EFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,256

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

Low mileage
Latest reading77,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,570
Average per year4,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM55 EFZ 9k26k43k60k78k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage77,663 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage71,093 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,041 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage69,990 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage69,288 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage60,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,773 miles
PASS
Mileage49,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,395 miles
Since last MOT+14,621 miles
PASS
Mileage34,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,189 miles
PASS
Mileage25,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage20,817 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
PASS
Mileage20,284 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage19,898 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
PASS
Mileage19,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage18,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage16,111 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage14,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage12,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage8,973 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

RegistrationLM55 EFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LM55 EFZ

What car is LM55 EFZ?

LM55 EFZ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM55 EFZ?

The last recorded mileage for LM55 EFZ was 77,663 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM55 EFZ passed its MOT?

LM55 EFZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jan 2025.

Is LM55 EFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM55 EFZ 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 LM55 EFZ?

LM55 EFZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.