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DF05 GPZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 146,389 miles on the clock, averaging 7,687 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 DF05 GPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,389
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,687

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,389 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year7,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF05 GPZ 38k65k92k119k146k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,389 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,361 miles
Since last MOT+21,445 miles
PASS
Mileage124,916 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,911 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage118,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage113,725 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,724 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,711 miles
Since last MOT+2,276 miles
PASS
Mileage111,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage104,320 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage97,930 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,286 miles
PASS
Mileage90,635 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,633 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
PASS
Mileage84,353 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage73,312 miles
Since last MOT+10,814 miles
PASS
Mileage62,498 miles
Since last MOT+13,866 miles
PASS
Mileage48,632 miles
Since last MOT+10,635 miles
PASS
Mileage37,997 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

RegistrationDF05 GPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 GPZ

What car is DF05 GPZ?

DF05 GPZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 GPZ?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 GPZ was 146,389 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 GPZ passed its MOT?

DF05 GPZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2022.

Is DF05 GPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 GPZ 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 DF05 GPZ?

DF05 GPZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.