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BF05 NWW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 93,842 miles on the clock, averaging 3,620 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BF05 NWW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,842
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,620

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year3,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF05 NWW 27k44k61k77k94k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,842 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,186 miles
PASS
Mileage89,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,629 miles
Since last MOT+9,303 miles
PASS
Mileage80,326 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
PASS
Mileage80,080 miles
Since last MOT+268 miles
PASS
Mileage79,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,812 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
PASS
Mileage79,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,690 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
PASS
Mileage79,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,043 miles
PASS
Mileage78,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage77,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,084 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
PASS
Mileage76,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage72,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,104 miles
PASS
Mileage69,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage67,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage64,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage56,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage48,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage40,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage33,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage27,418 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BF05 NWW

What car is BF05 NWW?

BF05 NWW is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF05 NWW?

The last recorded mileage for BF05 NWW was 93,842 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF05 NWW passed its MOT?

BF05 NWW has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is BF05 NWW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF05 NWW 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 BF05 NWW?

BF05 NWW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.