2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LB55 NBZ
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 134,768 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB55 NBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 134,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LB55 NBZ Mileage History
- 09/01/2024121,995 mi
- 02/01/2025128,718 mi+6,723 mi
- 15/01/2025128,891 mi+173 mi
- 14/01/2026134,764 mi+5,873 mi
- 22/01/2026134,768 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB55 NBZ MOT History
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 (LB55 NBZ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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