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LR55 HGF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 125,587 miles on the clock, averaging 7,973 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 LR55 HGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,973

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,906
Average per year7,973
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 HGF 23k48k74k100k126k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage122,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage119,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage117,591 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage111,378 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,069 miles
Since last MOT+10,196 miles
PASS
Mileage100,873 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,851 miles
Since last MOT+14,285 miles
PASS
Mileage86,566 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,564 miles
Since last MOT+14,830 miles
PASS
Mileage71,734 miles
Since last MOT+13,320 miles
PASS
Mileage58,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage51,595 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage41,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage32,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,114 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,586 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

RegistrationLR55 HGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 HGF

What car is LR55 HGF?

LR55 HGF is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 HGF?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 HGF was 125,587 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 HGF passed its MOT?

LR55 HGF has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 4 Sep 2021.

Is LR55 HGF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR55 HGF 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 LR55 HGF?

LR55 HGF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.