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GF05 FET

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 154,975 miles on the clock, averaging 7,977 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 GF05 FET

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,977

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,029
Average per year7,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF05 FET 28k60k92k123k155k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage151,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage147,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage143,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage137,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage132,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage129,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage126,231 miles
Since last MOT+11,989 miles
PASS
Mileage114,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,861 miles
PASS
Mileage102,381 miles
Since last MOT+342 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,039 miles
Since last MOT+12,945 miles
PASS
Mileage89,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage77,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,930 miles
Since last MOT+12,629 miles
PASS
Mileage65,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,996 miles
PASS
Mileage54,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,940 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
PASS
Mileage35,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage28,233 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

RegistrationGF05 FET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GF05 FET

What car is GF05 FET?

GF05 FET is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF05 FET?

The last recorded mileage for GF05 FET was 154,975 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF05 FET passed its MOT?

GF05 FET has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2024.

Is GF05 FET ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF05 FET 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 GF05 FET?

GF05 FET is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.