Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 86,126 miles on the clock, averaging 6,090 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 LR55 MTE
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,126 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,090 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LR55 MTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LR — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About LR55 MTE
What car is LR55 MTE?
LR55 MTE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.
What is the mileage of LR55 MTE?
The last recorded mileage for LR55 MTE was 86,126 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LR55 MTE passed its MOT?
LR55 MTE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2020.
Is LR55 MTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR55 MTE 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 MTE?
LR55 MTE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.