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BN55 FWW

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 86,604 miles on the clock, averaging 3,908 miles per year, well 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 BN55 FWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,908

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year3,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN55 FWW 20k37k53k70k87k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,604 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,264 miles
PASS
Mileage77,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage73,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage70,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
Mileage68,309 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage66,985 miles
Since last MOT+1,772 miles
PASS
Mileage65,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,556 miles
PASS
Mileage62,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage59,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,238 miles
PASS
Mileage57,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage54,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage49,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage45,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,901 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage39,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage31,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage26,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage19,849 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BN55 FWW

What car is BN55 FWW?

BN55 FWW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BN55 FWW?

The last recorded mileage for BN55 FWW was 86,604 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN55 FWW passed its MOT?

BN55 FWW has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2025.

Is BN55 FWW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN55 FWW 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 BN55 FWW?

BN55 FWW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.