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KD55 BPX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 45,641 miles on the clock, averaging 2,184 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 KD55 BPX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
45,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,184

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

Low mileage
Latest reading45,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year879
Average per year2,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KD55 BPX 9k18k27k36k46k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,641 miles
Since last MOT+879 miles
PASS
Mileage44,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,762 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage43,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,311 miles
PASS
Mileage42,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,520 miles
Since last MOT+809 miles
PASS
Mileage41,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,080 miles
PASS
Mileage40,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,631 miles
Since last MOT+2,059 miles
PASS
Mileage38,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
PASS
Mileage37,219 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage34,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage30,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,764 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage27,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,869 miles
PASS
Mileage24,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage21,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage18,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage15,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage12,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage8,596 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

RegistrationKD55 BPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKD — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KD55 BPX

What car is KD55 BPX?

KD55 BPX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KD55 BPX?

The last recorded mileage for KD55 BPX was 45,641 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KD55 BPX passed its MOT?

KD55 BPX has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.

Is KD55 BPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KD55 BPX 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 KD55 BPX?

KD55 BPX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.