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When is the MOT due for BL05 OOA?

The MOT for BL05 OOA is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of BL05 OOA?

The recorded mileage for BL05 OOA is 198,490 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BL05 OOA ULEZ compliant?

No, BL05 OOA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BL05 OOA

BL05 OOA

2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 198,490 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 30 Mar 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 198,490 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

1198cc

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BL05 OOA Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2023
198,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)

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BL05 OOA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 09:52

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (BL05 OOA) between June 2008 and March 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.

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BL05 OOA Mileage History

07/06/200815,573 mi
06/06/200921,527 mi+5,954 mi
20/05/201027,249 mi+5,722 mi
26/01/201130,718 mi+3,469 mi
02/02/201244,472 mi+13,754 mi
21/01/201358,511 mi+14,039 mi
23/01/201358,511 mi
17/01/201473,248 mi+14,737 mi
17/01/201473,248 mi
30/01/201589,988 mi+16,740 mi
30/01/201589,988 mi
01/07/201595,450 mi+5,462 mi
14/07/201695,865 mi+415 mi
14/07/201695,866 mi+1 mi
12/07/2017117,015 mi+21,149 mi
13/07/2017117,018 mi+3 mi
11/07/2018144,439 mi+27,421 mi
13/07/2018144,444 mi+5 mi
12/07/2019160,091 mi+15,647 mi
21/01/2021176,559 mi+16,468 mi
21/01/2021176,559 mi
14/01/2022186,066 mi+9,507 mi
14/01/2022186,066 mi
28/02/2023198,103 mi+12,037 mi
31/03/2023198,490 mi+387 mi

Average of roughly 12,349 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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