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EO55 GZY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 113,539 miles on the clock, averaging 6,193 miles per year, 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 GZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,193

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,846
Average per year6,193
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 GZY 24k46k69k91k114k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,539 miles
Since last MOT+12,846 miles
PASS
Mileage100,693 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage99,767 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage92,549 miles
Since last MOT+9,409 miles
PASS
Mileage83,140 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage72,146 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,815 miles
Since last MOT+11,928 miles
PASS
Mileage59,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
PASS
Mileage50,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage42,828 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage41,124 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage38,056 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage26,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage24,114 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 GZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 GZY

What car is EO55 GZY?

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

What is the mileage of EO55 GZY?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 GZY was 113,539 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 GZY passed its MOT?

EO55 GZY has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2023.

Is EO55 GZY ULEZ compliant?

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

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