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BP05 PGF

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 23,661 miles on the clock, averaging 1,011 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 BP05 PGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
23,661
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,011

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading23,661 miles
Reading date
Miles last year267
Average per year1,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP05 PGF 7k11k15k19k24k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage23,661 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
PASS
Mileage23,394 miles
Since last MOT+368 miles
PASS
Mileage23,026 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
PASS
Mileage22,561 miles
Since last MOT+580 miles
PASS
Mileage21,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,056 miles
PASS
Mileage20,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,925 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage19,990 miles
Since last MOT+1,183 miles
PASS
Mileage18,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,055 miles
PASS
Mileage17,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,099 miles
PASS
Mileage16,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage15,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,424 miles
PASS
Mileage14,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,430 miles
PASS
Mileage12,619 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage11,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,356 miles
PASS
Mileage9,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
PASS
Mileage6,513 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

RegistrationBP05 PGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BP05 PGF

What car is BP05 PGF?

BP05 PGF is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BP05 PGF?

The last recorded mileage for BP05 PGF was 23,661 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP05 PGF passed its MOT?

BP05 PGF has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2025.

Is BP05 PGF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP05 PGF 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 BP05 PGF?

BP05 PGF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.