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BP54 LKE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 191,573 miles on the clock, averaging 10,688 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BP54 LKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,688

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,573 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year10,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP54 LKE 33k73k112k152k192k '08'22'16

Check BP54 LKE

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,573 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,567 miles
Since last MOT+26,306 miles
PASS
Mileage165,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,261 miles
Since last MOT+19,997 miles
PASS
Mileage145,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,264 miles
Since last MOT+381 miles
PASS
Mileage144,883 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,811 miles
Since last MOT+12,006 miles
PASS
Mileage132,805 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage129,832 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage124,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage118,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage114,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage107,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,663 miles
PASS
Mileage98,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,710 miles
Since last MOT+11,771 miles
PASS
Mileage78,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,939 miles
Since last MOT+12,101 miles
PASS
Mileage66,838 miles
Since last MOT+17,305 miles
PASS
Mileage49,533 miles
Since last MOT+16,515 miles
PASS
Mileage33,018 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

RegistrationBP54 LKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BP54 LKE

What car is BP54 LKE?

BP54 LKE is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BP54 LKE?

The last recorded mileage for BP54 LKE was 191,573 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP54 LKE passed its MOT?

BP54 LKE has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2022.

Is BP54 LKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP54 LKE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BP54 LKE?

BP54 LKE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.