Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 120,471 miles on the clock, averaging 8,326 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 YB54 LXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,471 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,326 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YB54 LXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About YB54 LXL
What car is YB54 LXL?
YB54 LXL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.
What is the mileage of YB54 LXL?
The last recorded mileage for YB54 LXL was 120,471 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB54 LXL passed its MOT?
YB54 LXL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2020.
Is YB54 LXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB54 LXL 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 YB54 LXL?
YB54 LXL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.