Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 96,083 miles on the clock, averaging 4,771 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 FL05 BYD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 96,083 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,771 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FL05 BYD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FL05 BYD
What car is FL05 BYD?
FL05 BYD is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of FL05 BYD?
The last recorded mileage for FL05 BYD was 96,083 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL05 BYD passed its MOT?
FL05 BYD has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.
Is FL05 BYD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL05 BYD 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 FL05 BYD?
FL05 BYD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.