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WF05 LZU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). It has 112,663 miles on the clock, averaging 4,976 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 WF05 LZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
4,976

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,663 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,976
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 LZU 23k45k68k90k113k '08'26'18

Check WF05 LZU

Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage105,142 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,919 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage97,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage89,101 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,561 miles
PASS
Mileage80,536 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
PASS
Mileage72,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage65,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage64,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,016 miles
PASS
Mileage62,129 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,126 miles
Since last MOT+1,956 miles
PASS
Mileage60,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage58,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,257 miles
PASS
Mileage56,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage53,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage50,051 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage45,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage40,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage35,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,794 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage29,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage23,007 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

RegistrationWF05 LZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WF05 LZU

What car is WF05 LZU?

WF05 LZU is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF05 LZU?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 LZU was 112,663 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 LZU passed its MOT?

WF05 LZU has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2026.

Is WF05 LZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF05 LZU 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 WF05 LZU?

WF05 LZU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.