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BJ55 XDU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourGreen
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 1400cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 151,695 miles on the clock, averaging 7,920 miles per year, around 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 BJ55 XDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,920

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,535
Average per year7,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ55 XDU 16k50k84k118k152k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,695 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
PASS
Mileage141,160 miles
Since last MOT+11,035 miles
PASS
Mileage130,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage120,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,424 miles
PASS
Mileage109,104 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage97,525 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,344 miles
PASS
Mileage88,180 miles
Since last MOT+15,642 miles
PASS
Mileage72,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,538 miles
Since last MOT+17,938 miles
PASS
Mileage54,600 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,579 miles
Since last MOT+15,925 miles
PASS
Mileage38,654 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
PASS
Mileage38,526 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage36,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage35,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,477 miles
PASS
Mileage32,716 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage29,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage25,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage21,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage16,330 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

RegistrationBJ55 XDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BJ55 XDU

What car is BJ55 XDU?

BJ55 XDU is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BJ55 XDU?

The last recorded mileage for BJ55 XDU was 151,695 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ55 XDU passed its MOT?

BJ55 XDU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.

Is BJ55 XDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ55 XDU 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 BJ55 XDU?

BJ55 XDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.