2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LC05 BZM
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 65,978 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC05 BZM Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 65,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC05 BZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (LC05 BZM) between April 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
LC05 BZM Mileage History
- 19/04/200811,589 mi
- 18/04/200915,406 mi+3,817 mi
- 17/04/201018,338 mi+2,932 mi
- 09/04/201121,769 mi+3,431 mi
- 07/04/201224,441 mi+2,672 mi
- 16/04/201327,751 mi+3,310 mi
- 24/04/201431,611 mi+3,860 mi
- 24/04/201431,611 mi
- 24/04/201535,125 mi+3,514 mi
- 19/04/201638,834 mi+3,709 mi
- 21/04/201742,866 mi+4,032 mi
- 21/04/201742,866 mi
- 23/04/201846,530 mi+3,664 mi
- 08/04/201950,815 mi+4,285 mi
- 20/07/202056,789 mi+5,974 mi
- 10/08/202158,891 mi+2,102 mi
- 19/08/202158,896 mi+5 mi
- 19/08/202158,896 mi
- 27/07/202260,595 mi+1,699 mi
- 27/07/202260,595 mi
- 18/08/202362,253 mi+1,658 mi
- 18/08/202362,253 mi
- 13/08/202463,171 mi+918 mi
- 13/08/202463,171 mi
- 01/08/202564,449 mi+1,278 mi
- 01/08/202564,449 mi
- 26/08/202665,978 mi+1,529 mi
- 26/08/202665,978 mi
Average of roughly 2,964 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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