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LT55 YAW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 100,685 miles on the clock, averaging 5,446 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 YAW

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,446

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 reading100,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,432
Average per year5,446
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT55 YAW 12k34k56k79k101k '08'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage94,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,459 miles
PASS
Mileage88,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage86,441 miles
Since last MOT+22,928 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,513 miles
PASS
Mileage73,605 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,366 miles
Since last MOT+14,349 miles
PASS
Mileage59,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage52,046 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage46,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,790 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage41,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage36,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,964 miles
PASS
Mileage29,419 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,342 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage21,265 miles
Since last MOT+9,225 miles
PASS
Mileage12,040 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LT55 YAW

What car is LT55 YAW?

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

What is the mileage of LT55 YAW?

The last recorded mileage for LT55 YAW was 100,685 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT55 YAW passed its MOT?

LT55 YAW has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2025.

Is LT55 YAW ULEZ compliant?

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

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