Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CP55 LBZ

CP55 LBZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 162,783 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2005 · Swansea
MOT Status
Valid until 23/07/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
162,783 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1198cc

CP55 LBZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 162,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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CP55 LBZ Mileage History

  1. 17/07/2023133,625 mi
  2. 15/07/2024149,170 mi+15,545 mi
  3. 15/07/2024149,170 mi
  4. 18/07/2025162,695 mi+13,525 mi
  5. 24/07/2025162,783 mi+88 mi

Average of roughly 14,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CP55 LBZ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 07:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (CP55 LBZ) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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