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VO05 BVZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 121,460 miles on the clock, averaging 4,948 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 VO05 BVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,948

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 reading121,460 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 BVZ 41k61k81k101k121k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage116,830 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage114,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage108,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage104,842 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage101,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage96,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage91,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage87,582 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,237 miles
Since last MOT+52,658 miles
PASS
Mileage82,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage78,839 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,237 miles
Since last MOT+62,607 miles
PASS
Mileage72,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage67,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage60,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage51,464 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage41,209 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 BVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 BVZ

What car is VO05 BVZ?

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

What is the mileage of VO05 BVZ?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 BVZ was 121,460 miles, recorded on 16 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 BVZ passed its MOT?

VO05 BVZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2024.

Is VO05 BVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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