Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 141,435 miles on the clock, averaging 7,423 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 EKX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 141,435 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,423 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BL55 EKX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About BL55 EKX
What car is BL55 EKX?
BL55 EKX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BL55 EKX?
The last recorded mileage for BL55 EKX was 141,435 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL55 EKX passed its MOT?
BL55 EKX has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2024.
Is BL55 EKX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 EKX 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 EKX?
BL55 EKX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.