Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR55 BBK

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/10/2026
Tax Status
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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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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LR55 BBK Mileage History

  1. 13/12/202375,560 mi
  2. 13/12/202375,560 mi
  3. 21/10/202476,717 mi+1,157 mi
  4. 30/10/202589,238 mi+12,521 mi
  5. 30/10/202589,238 mi

Average of roughly 7,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LR55 BBK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 14:53
MOT Analysis

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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