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BW05 BVX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 70,373 miles on the clock, averaging 3,982 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BW05 BVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,373
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,982

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,373 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,344
Average per year3,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW05 BVX 2k19k36k53k70k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage69,029 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,019 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage67,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage65,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,278 miles
PASS
Mileage58,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage49,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage44,947 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage39,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage35,783 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage34,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage25,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,852 miles
PASS
Mileage16,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage6,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage4,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage4,208 miles
Since last MOT+234 miles
PASS
Mileage3,974 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage3,746 miles
Since last MOT+365 miles
PASS
Mileage3,381 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
PASS
Mileage2,873 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
PASS
Mileage2,264 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 BVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BW05 BVX

What car is BW05 BVX?

BW05 BVX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BW05 BVX?

The last recorded mileage for BW05 BVX was 70,373 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW05 BVX passed its MOT?

BW05 BVX has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2025.

Is BW05 BVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW05 BVX 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 BW05 BVX?

BW05 BVX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.