2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LB55 NCC
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 114,013 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB55 NCC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 114,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 NCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (LB55 NCC) between December 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (d”; “Exhaust system insecure Centre Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
LB55 NCC Mileage History
- 31/12/200810,678 mi
- 29/12/200913,539 mi+2,861 mi
- 21/12/201016,742 mi+3,203 mi
- 30/12/201120,498 mi+3,756 mi
- 30/12/201120,498 mi
- 13/12/201222,973 mi+2,475 mi
- 13/12/201325,335 mi+2,362 mi
- 23/12/201428,181 mi+2,846 mi
- 29/12/201530,144 mi+1,963 mi
- 29/12/201530,144 mi
- 16/12/201631,787 mi+1,643 mi
- 04/01/201833,895 mi+2,108 mi
- 02/01/201939,224 mi+5,329 mi
- 31/03/202045,352 mi+6,128 mi
- 30/06/202150,660 mi+5,308 mi
- 28/06/202260,334 mi+9,674 mi
- 27/06/202372,843 mi+12,509 mi
- 28/06/202372,850 mi+7 mi
- 09/07/202487,085 mi+14,235 mi
- 09/07/202487,085 mi
- 09/07/202599,629 mi+12,544 mi
- 09/07/202599,629 mi
- 17/07/2026114,007 mi+14,378 mi
- 21/07/2026114,013 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,887 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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