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KY05 BZW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 182,089 miles on the clock, averaging 9,602 miles per year, above 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 KY05 BZW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
182,089
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
9,602

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,089 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,912
Average per year9,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY05 BZW 13k55k97k140k182k '08'25'18

Check KY05 BZW

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,089 miles
Since last MOT+14,912 miles
PASS
Mileage167,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,177 miles
Since last MOT+16,018 miles
PASS
Mileage151,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,159 miles
Since last MOT+13,368 miles
PASS
Mileage137,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,791 miles
Since last MOT+16,798 miles
PASS
Mileage120,993 miles
Since last MOT+13,656 miles
PASS
Mileage107,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,337 miles
Since last MOT+29,215 miles
PASS
Mileage78,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,122 miles
Since last MOT+22,803 miles
PASS
Mileage55,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,319 miles
Since last MOT+15,901 miles
PASS
Mileage39,418 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,652 miles
PASS
Mileage29,762 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage28,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage25,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,764 miles
PASS
Mileage24,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage21,662 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage19,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,462 miles
PASS
Mileage16,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage14,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,806 miles
PASS
Mileage12,867 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

RegistrationKY05 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KY05 BZW

What car is KY05 BZW?

KY05 BZW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY05 BZW?

The last recorded mileage for KY05 BZW was 182,089 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY05 BZW passed its MOT?

KY05 BZW has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.

Is KY05 BZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY05 BZW 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 KY05 BZW?

KY05 BZW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.