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SY05 BFP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 89,532 miles on the clock, averaging 5,574 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 SY05 BFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,574

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 reading89,532 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 BFP 24k40k57k73k90k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage81,217 miles
Since last MOT+11,674 miles
PASS
Mileage69,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage66,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage64,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage60,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage52,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage49,338 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage44,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage37,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage31,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage23,944 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

RegistrationSY05 BFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 BFP

What car is SY05 BFP?

SY05 BFP is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 BFP?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 BFP was 89,532 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 BFP passed its MOT?

SY05 BFP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2020.

Is SY05 BFP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 BFP 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 SY05 BFP?

SY05 BFP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.