2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR55 BBK
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2005. Recorded mileage 89,238 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
LR55 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 89,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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LR55 BBK Mileage History
- 13/12/202375,560 mi
- 13/12/202375,560 mi
- 21/10/202476,717 mi+1,157 mi
- 30/10/202589,238 mi+12,521 mi
- 30/10/202589,238 mi
Average of roughly 7,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 BBK 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 (LR55 BBK) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.
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