2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR05 MZU
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 147,130 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LR05 MZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 147,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LR05 MZU Mileage History
- 01/12/2021115,260 mi
- 28/11/2022125,162 mi+9,902 mi
- 28/11/2022125,764 mi+602 mi
- 30/04/2024147,130 mi+21,366 mi
- 01/05/2024147,130 mi
Average of roughly 13,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR05 MZU 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 (LR05 MZU) between December 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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