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EO55 GZW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 63,689 miles on the clock, averaging 2,941 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EO55 GZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,689
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,941

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

Low mileage
Latest reading63,689 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 GZW 14k26k39k51k64k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,689 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
PASS
Mileage63,571 miles
Since last MOT+536 miles
PASS
Mileage63,035 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,028 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
PASS
Mileage62,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,758 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage62,189 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,118 miles
PASS
Mileage59,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage55,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage46,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage42,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage38,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage34,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage32,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage29,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage26,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage23,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage18,918 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage13,571 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 GZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 GZW

What car is EO55 GZW?

EO55 GZW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 GZW?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 GZW was 63,689 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 GZW passed its MOT?

EO55 GZW has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is EO55 GZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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