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BL55 EJD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 99,009 miles on the clock, averaging 10,521 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 BL55 EJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,521

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 reading99,009 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 EJD 24k43k62k80k99k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage86,763 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,426 miles
PASS
Mileage79,331 miles
Since last MOT+16,797 miles
PASS
Mileage62,534 miles
Since last MOT+17,534 miles
PASS
Mileage45,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage37,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage28,716 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage24,488 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 EJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 EJD

What car is BL55 EJD?

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

What is the mileage of BL55 EJD?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 EJD was 99,009 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 EJD passed its MOT?

BL55 EJD has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2016.

Is BL55 EJD ULEZ compliant?

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

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