Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 116,212 miles on the clock, averaging 4,052 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AO55 BWN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 116,212 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,781 |
| Average per year | 4,052 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AO55 BWN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AO55 BWN
What car is AO55 BWN?
AO55 BWN is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AO55 BWN?
The last recorded mileage for AO55 BWN was 116,212 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO55 BWN passed its MOT?
AO55 BWN has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 22 Oct 2025.
Is AO55 BWN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 BWN 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 AO55 BWN?
AO55 BWN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.