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WR05 LXS

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 136,460 miles on the clock, averaging 8,113 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 WR05 LXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,113

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,761
Average per year8,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 LXS 43k67k90k113k136k '08'20'15

Check WR05 LXS

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage126,699 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage121,380 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage119,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage114,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage110,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,008 miles
PASS
Mileage100,500 miles
Since last MOT+19,289 miles
PASS
Mileage81,211 miles
Since last MOT+12,968 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage64,828 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage43,294 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

RegistrationWR05 LXS
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 LXS

What car is WR05 LXS?

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

What is the mileage of WR05 LXS?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 LXS was 136,460 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 LXS passed its MOT?

WR05 LXS has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2020.

Is WR05 LXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR05 LXS 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 LXS?

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