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PY54 LWK

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 115,419 miles on the clock, averaging 5,784 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 PY54 LWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,784

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 reading115,419 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY54 LWK 24k47k70k93k115k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage111,896 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage108,938 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage102,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage91,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage84,275 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage78,957 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage71,691 miles
Since last MOT+12,196 miles
PASS
Mileage59,495 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage49,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage43,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage38,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,031 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
PASS
Mileage37,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage35,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage32,725 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage27,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage23,854 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

RegistrationPY54 LWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PY54 LWK

What car is PY54 LWK?

PY54 LWK is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PY54 LWK?

The last recorded mileage for PY54 LWK was 115,419 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY54 LWK passed its MOT?

PY54 LWK has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2023.

Is PY54 LWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY54 LWK 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 PY54 LWK?

PY54 LWK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.