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BK55 DEU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1900cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 242,456 miles on the clock, averaging 12,697 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 BK55 DEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
242,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
12,697

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading242,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,866
Average per year12,697
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BK55 DEU 26k80k134k188k242k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage242,456 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
PASS
Mileage231,590 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage231,443 miles
Since last MOT+8,716 miles
PASS
Mileage222,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage222,727 miles
Since last MOT+12,991 miles
PASS
Mileage209,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,736 miles
Since last MOT+13,141 miles
PASS
Mileage196,595 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,593 miles
Since last MOT+11,878 miles
PASS
Mileage184,715 miles
Since last MOT+11,881 miles
PASS
Mileage172,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,834 miles
Since last MOT+13,259 miles
PASS
Mileage159,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,575 miles
Since last MOT+12,619 miles
PASS
Mileage146,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,956 miles
Since last MOT+15,149 miles
PASS
Mileage131,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,807 miles
Since last MOT+15,422 miles
PASS
Mileage116,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,385 miles
Since last MOT+17,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,360 miles
Since last MOT+14,833 miles
PASS
Mileage84,527 miles
Since last MOT+13,640 miles
PASS
Mileage70,887 miles
Since last MOT+15,946 miles
PASS
Mileage54,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,941 miles
Since last MOT+12,665 miles
PASS
Mileage42,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage35,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage26,373 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

RegistrationBK55 DEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BK55 DEU

What car is BK55 DEU?

BK55 DEU is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BK55 DEU?

The last recorded mileage for BK55 DEU was 242,456 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK55 DEU passed its MOT?

BK55 DEU has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 25 Sep 2025.

Is BK55 DEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK55 DEU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BK55 DEU?

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