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BK05 LCL

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 102,571 miles on the clock, averaging 6,381 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 LCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,381

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,381
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BK05 LCL 29k48k66k84k103k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,571 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,178 miles
PASS
Mileage94,387 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,375 miles
Since last MOT+10,399 miles
PASS
Mileage83,976 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,126 miles
PASS
Mileage75,843 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
PASS
Mileage72,362 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage67,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage61,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage57,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage46,476 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,358 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage37,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,789 miles
PASS
Mileage29,195 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 LCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BK05 LCL

What car is BK05 LCL?

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

What is the mileage of BK05 LCL?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 LCL was 102,571 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 LCL passed its MOT?

BK05 LCL has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2019.

Is BK05 LCL ULEZ compliant?

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

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