2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LB55 DLO
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 80,381 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB55 DLO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
- 80,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 DLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (LB55 DLO) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LB55 DLO Mileage History
- 07/02/202276,914 mi
- 10/02/202276,914 mi
- 08/02/202378,647 mi+1,733 mi
- 07/02/202480,381 mi+1,734 mi
Average of roughly 1,735 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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