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MW55 LZG

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 96,627 miles on the clock, averaging 7,825 miles per year, around 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 LZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,825

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 reading96,627 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,186
Average per year7,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW55 LZG 30k46k63k80k97k '08'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage88,441 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage76,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage72,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,035 miles
Since last MOT+52,591 miles
PASS
Mileage16,444 miles
PASS
Mileage56,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,637 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,368 miles
Since last MOT+14,303 miles
PASS
Mileage34,065 miles
PASS
Mileage34,066 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,344 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,721 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 LZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
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 LZG

What car is MW55 LZG?

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

What is the mileage of MW55 LZG?

The last recorded mileage for MW55 LZG was 96,627 miles, recorded on 18 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW55 LZG passed its MOT?

MW55 LZG has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2017.

Is MW55 LZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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