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BN55 XGJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 129,483 miles on the clock, averaging 6,799 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 BN55 XGJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,483
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,799

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,483 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,246
Average per year6,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN55 XGJ 10k40k70k100k129k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage125,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage120,913 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage118,223 miles
Since last MOT+799 miles
PASS
Mileage117,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage111,500 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage105,419 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage99,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage93,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage86,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage82,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage79,182 miles
Since last MOT+408 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,327 miles
PASS
Mileage69,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,871 miles
PASS
Mileage57,576 miles
Since last MOT+13,151 miles
PASS
Mileage44,425 miles
Since last MOT+14,942 miles
PASS
Mileage29,483 miles
Since last MOT+10,113 miles
PASS
Mileage19,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,339 miles
PASS
Mileage10,031 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

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

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About BN55 XGJ

What car is BN55 XGJ?

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

What is the mileage of BN55 XGJ?

The last recorded mileage for BN55 XGJ was 129,483 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN55 XGJ passed its MOT?

BN55 XGJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is BN55 XGJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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