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EO55 GZD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 124,756 miles on the clock, averaging 6,339 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EO55 GZD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,339

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,339
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO55 GZD 12k41k69k97k125k '08'26'19

Check EO55 GZD

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,756 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage119,244 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage112,540 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,919 miles
PASS
Mileage103,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage100,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage94,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,364 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage86,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage79,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage74,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage69,428 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage60,390 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage52,835 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage46,841 miles
Since last MOT+6,294 miles
PASS
Mileage40,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
PASS
Mileage33,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage25,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage18,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage12,453 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 GZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 GZD

What car is EO55 GZD?

EO55 GZD is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 GZD?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 GZD was 124,756 miles, recorded on 21 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 GZD passed its MOT?

EO55 GZD has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2026.

Is EO55 GZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 GZD 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 EO55 GZD?

EO55 GZD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.