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LT05 VMV

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 73,068 miles on the clock, averaging 2,930 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 VMV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
2,930

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,068 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,930
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 VMV 20k33k47k60k73k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,780 miles
PASS
Mileage70,288 miles
Since last MOT+642 miles
PASS
Mileage69,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,646 miles
Since last MOT+519 miles
PASS
Mileage69,127 miles
Since last MOT+755 miles
PASS
Mileage68,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,372 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
PASS
Mileage67,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage66,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage65,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,374 miles
PASS
Mileage64,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage60,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage57,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage53,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage48,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage43,170 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage37,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage31,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage25,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage20,105 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 VMV
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 VMV

What car is LT05 VMV?

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

What is the mileage of LT05 VMV?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 VMV was 73,068 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 VMV passed its MOT?

LT05 VMV has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2026.

Is LT05 VMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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