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LT05 WCL

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 61,812 miles on the clock, averaging 1,165 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 WCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,165

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 reading61,812 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 WCL 42k47k52k57k62k '08'25'18

Check LT05 WCL

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage56,839 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,838 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
PASS
Mileage56,507 miles
Since last MOT+373 miles
PASS
Mileage56,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,134 miles
Since last MOT+374 miles
PASS
Mileage55,760 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
PASS
Mileage55,568 miles
Since last MOT+564 miles
PASS
Mileage55,004 miles
Since last MOT+775 miles
PASS
Mileage54,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,229 miles
Since last MOT+736 miles
PASS
Mileage53,493 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage52,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,372 miles
Since last MOT+1,335 miles
PASS
Mileage51,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,240 miles
PASS
Mileage49,797 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage48,667 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage47,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,689 miles
PASS
Mileage46,164 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
PASS
Mileage42,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,231 miles
PASS
Mileage41,755 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 WCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 WCL

What car is LT05 WCL?

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

What is the mileage of LT05 WCL?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 WCL was 61,812 miles, recorded on 7 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 WCL passed its MOT?

LT05 WCL has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2025.

Is LT05 WCL ULEZ compliant?

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

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