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BK05 EXO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 65,922 miles on the clock, averaging 2,618 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 BK05 EXO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,618

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,752
Average per year2,618
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK05 EXO 19k31k42k54k66k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage63,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage60,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,863 miles
PASS
Mileage57,565 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,428 miles
PASS
Mileage55,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,084 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage53,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage50,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage49,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,286 miles
PASS
Mileage46,723 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage45,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage43,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,573 miles
Since last MOT+1,757 miles
PASS
Mileage41,816 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage39,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage37,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage34,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,826 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage31,125 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage27,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage23,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage18,905 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

RegistrationBK05 EXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BK05 EXO

What car is BK05 EXO?

BK05 EXO is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BK05 EXO?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 EXO was 65,922 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 EXO passed its MOT?

BK05 EXO has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is BK05 EXO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK05 EXO 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 BK05 EXO?

BK05 EXO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.