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BL55 ELH

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 47,786 miles on the clock, averaging 5,968 miles per year, 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 BL55 ELH

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2009
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
5,968

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading47,786 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,570
Average per year5,968
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL55 ELH 24k30k36k42k48k '09'13'11

Check BL55 ELH

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,570 miles
PASS
Mileage40,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage34,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage30,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,842 miles
PASS
Mileage23,768 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 ELH
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 ELH

What car is BL55 ELH?

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

What is the mileage of BL55 ELH?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 ELH was 47,786 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 ELH passed its MOT?

BL55 ELH has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jan 2013.

Is BL55 ELH ULEZ compliant?

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

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