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LR05 SLU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 123,969 miles on the clock, averaging 5,526 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 LR05 SLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,526

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 reading123,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,303
Average per year5,526
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR05 SLU 63k78k93k109k124k '08'19'14

Check LR05 SLU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage117,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage111,930 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage106,963 miles
Since last MOT+8,792 miles
PASS
Mileage98,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage95,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage89,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage84,566 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage78,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage73,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage69,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,278 miles
PASS
Mileage62,697 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 SLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 SLU

What car is LR05 SLU?

LR05 SLU is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR05 SLU?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 SLU was 123,969 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 SLU passed its MOT?

LR05 SLU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2019.

Is LR05 SLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR05 SLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR05 SLU?

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