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LR55 XPC

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 137,465 miles on the clock, averaging 7,005 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 XPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,005

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 reading137,465 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,005
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 XPC 32k58k84k111k137k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,465 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,281 miles
PASS
Mileage129,183 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage121,497 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,490 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage118,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
PASS
Mileage116,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,154 miles
Since last MOT+1,251 miles
PASS
Mileage114,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage110,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage108,009 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage105,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage103,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
PASS
Mileage95,507 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,301 miles
Since last MOT+11,996 miles
PASS
Mileage83,305 miles
Since last MOT+14,761 miles
PASS
Mileage68,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,544 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage58,493 miles
Since last MOT+258 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,235 miles
Since last MOT+13,877 miles
PASS
Mileage44,358 miles
Since last MOT+12,845 miles
PASS
Mileage31,513 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 XPC
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 XPC

What car is LR55 XPC?

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

What is the mileage of LR55 XPC?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 XPC was 137,465 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 XPC passed its MOT?

LR55 XPC has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2023.

Is LR55 XPC ULEZ compliant?

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

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