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VO05 BWH

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 83,029 miles on the clock, averaging 8,959 miles per year, around 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 BWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,959

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading83,029 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,087
Average per year8,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 BWH 29k42k56k69k83k '08'14'12

Check VO05 BWH

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage83,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage78,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,942 miles
Since last MOT+16,574 miles
PASS
Mileage62,368 miles
Since last MOT+14,807 miles
PASS
Mileage47,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage40,451 miles
Since last MOT+11,752 miles
PASS
Mileage28,699 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 BWH
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 BWH

What car is VO05 BWH?

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

What is the mileage of VO05 BWH?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 BWH was 83,029 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 BWH passed its MOT?

VO05 BWH has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 18 Mar 2014.

Is VO05 BWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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