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WR05 LRX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 53,815 miles on the clock, averaging 2,588 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 WR05 LRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,588

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 reading53,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,976
Average per year2,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 LRX 17k27k36k45k54k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage51,839 miles
Since last MOT+1,103 miles
PASS
Mileage50,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage49,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage46,748 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,052 miles
PASS
Mileage43,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage40,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage38,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage36,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage33,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage31,106 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
PASS
Mileage28,353 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage25,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,589 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage21,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
PASS
Mileage17,421 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

RegistrationWR05 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WR05 LRX

What car is WR05 LRX?

WR05 LRX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR05 LRX?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 LRX was 53,815 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 LRX passed its MOT?

WR05 LRX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2022.

Is WR05 LRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR05 LRX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WR05 LRX?

WR05 LRX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.