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LT05 GYB

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 147,257 miles on the clock, averaging 7,755 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 LT05 GYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,755

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 reading147,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,481
Average per year7,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 GYB 30k59k89k118k147k '08'23'16

Check LT05 GYB

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage139,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage134,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,124 miles
PASS
Mileage132,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,901 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage131,770 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage129,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage127,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage124,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,037 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage116,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,752 miles
PASS
Mileage107,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,876 miles
PASS
Mileage98,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,855 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,147 miles
Since last MOT+14,709 miles
PASS
Mileage72,438 miles
Since last MOT+14,182 miles
PASS
Mileage58,256 miles
Since last MOT+15,932 miles
PASS
Mileage42,324 miles
Since last MOT+12,356 miles
PASS
Mileage29,968 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 GYB

What car is LT05 GYB?

LT05 GYB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT05 GYB?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 GYB was 147,257 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 GYB passed its MOT?

LT05 GYB has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2023.

Is LT05 GYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT05 GYB 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 LT05 GYB?

LT05 GYB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.