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LT55 YBD

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 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 135,112 miles on the clock, averaging 7,281 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 YBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,281

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

Below average
Latest reading135,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,672
Average per year7,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT55 YBD 19k48k77k106k135k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage131,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
PASS
Mileage124,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage116,124 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,090 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage113,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage109,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage105,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
PASS
Mileage99,367 miles
Since last MOT+11,065 miles
PASS
Mileage88,302 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage79,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage67,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,596 miles
Since last MOT+10,522 miles
PASS
Mileage57,074 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage48,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage44,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,712 miles
PASS
Mileage35,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage27,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage19,058 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 YBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LT55 YBD

What car is LT55 YBD?

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

What is the mileage of LT55 YBD?

The last recorded mileage for LT55 YBD was 135,112 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT55 YBD passed its MOT?

LT55 YBD has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 30 Oct 2024.

Is LT55 YBD ULEZ compliant?

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

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