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FY55 BXA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 125,327 miles on the clock, averaging 6,800 miles per year, 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 FY55 BXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,800

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

Below average
Latest reading125,327 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY55 BXA 29k53k77k101k125k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,327 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage124,465 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,451 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
PASS
Mileage123,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage121,612 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage119,316 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,564 miles
PASS
Mileage110,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage102,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage98,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage95,976 miles
Since last MOT+8,140 miles
PASS
Mileage87,836 miles
Since last MOT+13,642 miles
PASS
Mileage74,194 miles
Since last MOT+11,872 miles
PASS
Mileage62,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,322 miles
Since last MOT+12,121 miles
PASS
Mileage50,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,997 miles
PASS
Mileage39,204 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,367 miles
PASS
Mileage28,781 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

RegistrationFY55 BXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FY55 BXA

What car is FY55 BXA?

FY55 BXA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY55 BXA?

The last recorded mileage for FY55 BXA was 125,327 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY55 BXA passed its MOT?

FY55 BXA has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2022.

Is FY55 BXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY55 BXA 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 FY55 BXA?

FY55 BXA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.