Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 81,219 miles on the clock, averaging 5,466 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 GD05 DXL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,219 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,420 |
| Average per year | 5,466 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GD05 DXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GD — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GD05 DXL
What car is GD05 DXL?
GD05 DXL is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.
What is the mileage of GD05 DXL?
The last recorded mileage for GD05 DXL was 81,219 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GD05 DXL passed its MOT?
GD05 DXL has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2017.
Is GD05 DXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD05 DXL 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 GD05 DXL?
GD05 DXL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.