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LR05 GYY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 46,206 miles on the clock, averaging 4,772 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 LR05 GYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
4,772

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,206 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,772
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR05 GYY 20k26k33k40k46k '08'13'11

Check LR05 GYY

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage39,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage32,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage29,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,099 miles
PASS
Mileage24,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage19,581 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

RegistrationLR05 GYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 GYY

What car is LR05 GYY?

LR05 GYY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR05 GYY?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 GYY was 46,206 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 GYY passed its MOT?

LR05 GYY has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2013.

Is LR05 GYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR05 GYY 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 LR05 GYY?

LR05 GYY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.