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LT05 TAV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 107,090 miles on the clock, averaging 3,673 miles per year, well 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 LT05 TAV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,090
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,673

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading107,090 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,774
Average per year3,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 TAV 41k57k74k90k107k '08'26'17

Check LT05 TAV

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage103,316 miles
Since last MOT+12,712 miles
PASS
Mileage90,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage87,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,474 miles
Since last MOT+476 miles
PASS
Mileage86,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,998 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage85,904 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage85,897 miles
Since last MOT+661 miles
PASS
Mileage85,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage81,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,276 miles
PASS
Mileage73,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage71,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage68,865 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage65,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage62,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage59,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,267 miles
PASS
Mileage54,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage51,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage45,724 miles
Since last MOT+648 miles
PASS
Mileage45,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage40,658 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 TAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 TAV

What car is LT05 TAV?

LT05 TAV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT05 TAV?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 TAV was 107,090 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 TAV passed its MOT?

LT05 TAV has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2026.

Is LT05 TAV ULEZ compliant?

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

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