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VO05 BXM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 169,808 miles on the clock, averaging 9,624 miles per year, above 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 BXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,808
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
9,624

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,808 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year9,624
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 BXM 38k71k104k137k170k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,808 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage166,609 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,594 miles
Since last MOT+3,853 miles
PASS
Mileage162,741 miles
Since last MOT+672 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,069 miles
Since last MOT+14,526 miles
PASS
Mileage147,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage143,113 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage138,788 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage133,138 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,201 miles
PASS
Mileage122,745 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,722 miles
Since last MOT+15,429 miles
PASS
Mileage107,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage97,667 miles
Since last MOT+12,631 miles
PASS
Mileage85,036 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,030 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage73,840 miles
Since last MOT+16,985 miles
PASS
Mileage56,855 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,853 miles
Since last MOT+10,338 miles
PASS
Mileage46,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,240 miles
PASS
Mileage38,275 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 BXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 BXM

What car is VO05 BXM?

VO05 BXM is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 BXM?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 BXM was 169,808 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 BXM passed its MOT?

VO05 BXM has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2021.

Is VO05 BXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO05 BXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VO05 BXM?

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