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LT55 YAJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 141,191 miles on the clock, averaging 8,586 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LT55 YAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,586

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,191 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,104
Average per year8,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT55 YAJ 28k57k85k113k141k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,104 miles
PASS
Mileage138,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage132,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage123,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage114,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,847 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage106,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,181 miles
PASS
Mileage96,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,839 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage88,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage81,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,429 miles
Since last MOT+13,790 miles
PASS
Mileage67,639 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,493 miles
Since last MOT+13,442 miles
PASS
Mileage54,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,051 miles
Since last MOT+14,004 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage35,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage28,387 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 YAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LT55 YAJ

What car is LT55 YAJ?

LT55 YAJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT55 YAJ?

The last recorded mileage for LT55 YAJ was 141,191 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT55 YAJ passed its MOT?

LT55 YAJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 20 Nov 2021.

Is LT55 YAJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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