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BK05 EXT

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 109,224 miles on the clock, averaging 5,123 miles per year, 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 EXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,123

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year5,123
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK05 EXT 26k47k68k88k109k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,224 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,206 miles
Since last MOT+12,856 miles
PASS
Mileage96,350 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage93,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage90,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage85,468 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage80,357 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,355 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage73,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage69,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage64,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,713 miles
PASS
Mileage58,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage51,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage45,021 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage39,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage36,437 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage31,376 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage25,852 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 EXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BK05 EXT

What car is BK05 EXT?

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

What is the mileage of BK05 EXT?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 EXT was 109,224 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 EXT passed its MOT?

BK05 EXT has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2024.

Is BK05 EXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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