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LS55 NLU

2005 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,402 mi
Last recorded28,402 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Polo64,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 NLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 28,402 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 27,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 27,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 27,082 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 26,625 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 26,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,121 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 26,121 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 25,887 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 24,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,716 miles

Both rear tyres are perished but not exposing ply or cords

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Nov 2016 23,716 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres are perished but not exposing ply or cords

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,124 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished but not exposing ply or cords

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle has under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,705 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish but not exposing ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 16,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,340 miles

Both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,522 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,276 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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LS55 NLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 64,249 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS55 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS55 NLU registered?

LS55 NLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is LS55 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 NLU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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