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LT05 XYW

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 80,944 miles on the clock, averaging 3,430 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 XYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
80,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,430

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 reading80,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,678
Average per year3,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 XYW 19k35k50k66k81k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,944 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage79,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage77,522 miles
Since last MOT+1,534 miles
PASS
Mileage75,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,898 miles
PASS
Mileage74,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage71,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage69,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage65,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage61,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage57,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage52,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage49,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage46,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage41,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,095 miles
PASS
Mileage36,210 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage33,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage29,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,826 miles
PASS
Mileage24,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage19,376 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 XYW
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 XYW

What car is LT05 XYW?

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

What is the mileage of LT05 XYW?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 XYW was 80,944 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 XYW passed its MOT?

LT05 XYW has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.

Is LT05 XYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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