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FE05 BCX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 82,328 miles on the clock, averaging 3,615 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 FE05 BCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,615

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-5,212
Average per year3,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE05 BCX 19k35k51k66k82k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,328 miles
PASS
Mileage87,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage80,734 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
PASS
Mileage79,628 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
PASS
Mileage78,762 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,726 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
PASS
Mileage77,986 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
PASS
Mileage77,266 miles
Since last MOT+900 miles
PASS
Mileage76,366 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,271 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
PASS
Mileage75,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,344 miles
PASS
Mileage69,187 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,663 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage58,224 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,218 miles
Since last MOT+16,627 miles
PASS
Mileage41,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage34,780 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage27,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage22,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage19,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,001 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

RegistrationFE05 BCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FE05 BCX

What car is FE05 BCX?

FE05 BCX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FE05 BCX?

The last recorded mileage for FE05 BCX was 82,328 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE05 BCX passed its MOT?

FE05 BCX has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2025.

Is FE05 BCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE05 BCX 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 FE05 BCX?

FE05 BCX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.