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LT05 TXV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 82,418 miles on the clock, averaging 4,254 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 TXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,254

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 reading82,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,060
Average per year4,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 TXV 16k33k49k66k82k '08'23'15

Check LT05 TXV

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,060 miles
PASS
Mileage80,358 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,356 miles
Since last MOT+1,263 miles
PASS
Mileage79,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,093 miles
Since last MOT+1,425 miles
PASS
Mileage77,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,407 miles
PASS
Mileage75,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage72,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage68,152 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,151 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage63,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,977 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage59,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage53,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage49,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage38,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage32,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage27,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,126 miles
PASS
Mileage21,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage16,374 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,372 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

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

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About LT05 TXV

What car is LT05 TXV?

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

What is the mileage of LT05 TXV?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 TXV was 82,418 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 TXV passed its MOT?

LT05 TXV has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2023.

Is LT05 TXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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