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BK55 CXM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 53,077 miles on the clock, averaging 2,439 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 BK55 CXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,077
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,439

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 reading53,077 miles
Reading date
Miles last year781
Average per year2,439
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK55 CXM 12k22k32k43k53k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,077 miles
Since last MOT+781 miles
PASS
Mileage52,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,296 miles
Since last MOT+933 miles
PASS
Mileage51,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,363 miles
Since last MOT+849 miles
PASS
Mileage50,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage49,172 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage48,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,363 miles
PASS
Mileage47,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,390 miles
PASS
Mileage44,634 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage41,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage38,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage35,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage32,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage28,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage25,124 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage21,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage17,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage14,599 miles
Since last MOT+3,016 miles
PASS
Mileage11,583 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

RegistrationBK55 CXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BK55 CXM

What car is BK55 CXM?

BK55 CXM is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BK55 CXM?

The last recorded mileage for BK55 CXM was 53,077 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK55 CXM passed its MOT?

BK55 CXM has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2025.

Is BK55 CXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK55 CXM 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 BK55 CXM?

BK55 CXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.