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BL55 DLN

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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 131,137 miles on the clock, averaging 7,926 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BL55 DLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,926

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 DLN 18k46k74k103k131k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,137 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,133 miles
Since last MOT+9,522 miles
PASS
Mileage121,611 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage117,797 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage114,894 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage112,603 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage99,369 miles
Since last MOT+12,356 miles
PASS
Mileage87,013 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage77,646 miles
Since last MOT+9,117 miles
PASS
Mileage68,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage62,246 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,718 miles
PASS
Mileage55,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage48,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,984 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage39,336 miles
Since last MOT+15,814 miles
PASS
Mileage23,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage17,717 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
PASS
Mileage17,526 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

RegistrationBL55 DLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 DLN

What car is BL55 DLN?

BL55 DLN is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL55 DLN?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 DLN was 131,137 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 DLN passed its MOT?

BL55 DLN has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2023.

Is BL55 DLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 DLN 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 BL55 DLN?

BL55 DLN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.