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AD55 BOV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 116,457 miles on the clock, averaging 10,648 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AD55 BOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,648

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,457 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD55 BOV 41k60k79k98k116k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,961 miles
PASS
Mileage112,496 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,491 miles
Since last MOT+9,421 miles
PASS
Mileage103,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,070 miles
Since last MOT+14,590 miles
PASS
Mileage88,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,210 miles
PASS
Mileage78,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,270 miles
Since last MOT+16,245 miles
PASS
Mileage62,025 miles
Since last MOT+10,884 miles
PASS
Mileage51,141 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,140 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage41,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,076 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AD55 BOV

What car is AD55 BOV?

AD55 BOV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AD55 BOV?

The last recorded mileage for AD55 BOV was 116,457 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD55 BOV passed its MOT?

AD55 BOV has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2016.

Is AD55 BOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD55 BOV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD55 BOV?

AD55 BOV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.