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LT55 WJV

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 82,350 miles on the clock, averaging 5,200 miles per year, 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 LT55 WJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,200

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT55 WJV 8k27k45k64k82k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,350 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,680 miles
PASS
Mileage71,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,731 miles
PASS
Mileage60,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,934 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage54,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage49,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage48,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage43,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,183 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage37,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,233 miles
PASS
Mileage25,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage20,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage11,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,509 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage11,496 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
PASS
Mileage10,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage8,308 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

RegistrationLT55 WJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LT55 WJV

What car is LT55 WJV?

LT55 WJV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT55 WJV?

The last recorded mileage for LT55 WJV was 82,350 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT55 WJV passed its MOT?

LT55 WJV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2022.

Is LT55 WJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT55 WJV 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 LT55 WJV?

LT55 WJV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.