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BK05 OBH

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 93,653 miles on the clock, averaging 4,981 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 OBH

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,981

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 reading93,653 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,981
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK05 OBH 22k40k58k76k94k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,643 miles
PASS
Mileage89,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage86,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage82,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage77,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,723 miles
PASS
Mileage69,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,991 miles
PASS
Mileage63,645 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,613 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage47,449 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,447 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage46,079 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage42,722 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage40,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage37,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage30,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,433 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OBH
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 OBH

What car is BK05 OBH?

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

What is the mileage of BK05 OBH?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 OBH was 93,653 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 OBH passed its MOT?

BK05 OBH has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2022.

Is BK05 OBH ULEZ compliant?

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

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