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BK05 PYH

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 149,482 miles on the clock, averaging 11,905 miles per year, above 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 PYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,905

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,482 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,637
Average per year11,905
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK05 PYH 48k73k99k124k149k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage149,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage146,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,845 miles
Since last MOT+8,414 miles
PASS
Mileage138,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage132,102 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,784 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage119,388 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,078 miles
Since last MOT+13,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,575 miles
Since last MOT+15,780 miles
PASS
Mileage89,795 miles
Since last MOT+14,346 miles
PASS
Mileage75,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,449 miles
Since last MOT+15,031 miles
PASS
Mileage60,418 miles
Since last MOT+12,854 miles
PASS
Mileage47,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,564 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 PYH
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 PYH

What car is BK05 PYH?

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

What is the mileage of BK05 PYH?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 PYH was 149,482 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 PYH passed its MOT?

BK05 PYH has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 1 Oct 2016.

Is BK05 PYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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