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MW55 LZB

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 64,444 miles on the clock, averaging 3,090 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 MW55 LZB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,090

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,639
Average per year3,090
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW55 LZB 11k24k38k51k64k '08'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage58,805 miles
Since last MOT+963 miles
PASS
Mileage57,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage56,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage53,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage51,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,497 miles
PASS
Mileage48,758 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage45,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage41,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage37,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage34,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage31,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage27,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,382 miles
PASS
Mileage24,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage20,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage17,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage14,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage10,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,701 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

RegistrationMW55 LZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MW55 LZB

What car is MW55 LZB?

MW55 LZB is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW55 LZB?

The last recorded mileage for MW55 LZB was 64,444 miles, recorded on 9 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW55 LZB passed its MOT?

MW55 LZB has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2026.

Is MW55 LZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW55 LZB 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 MW55 LZB?

MW55 LZB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.