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VO05 BSY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 131,594 miles on the clock, averaging 7,213 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 VO05 BSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,213

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,594 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,213
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 BSY 36k60k84k108k132k '08'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,594 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
PASS
Mileage127,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,882 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage115,694 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage113,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage108,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage102,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,400 miles
PASS
Mileage96,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage89,376 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,371 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage81,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage74,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage68,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage64,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,949 miles
PASS
Mileage55,068 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,058 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage47,069 miles
Since last MOT+11,368 miles
PASS
Mileage35,701 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

RegistrationVO05 BSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 BSY

What car is VO05 BSY?

VO05 BSY is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 BSY?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 BSY was 131,594 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 BSY passed its MOT?

VO05 BSY has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2021.

Is VO05 BSY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO05 BSY 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 VO05 BSY?

VO05 BSY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.