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GF55 WJY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 110,799 miles on the clock, averaging 5,912 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 GF55 WJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,799
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
5,912

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,799 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,936
Average per year5,912
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF55 WJY 16k40k63k87k111k '08'24'18

Check GF55 WJY

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,799 miles
Since last MOT+8,936 miles
PASS
Mileage101,863 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage90,953 miles
Since last MOT+12,970 miles
PASS
Mileage77,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,983 miles
Since last MOT+13,905 miles
PASS
Mileage64,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,078 miles
Since last MOT+23,431 miles
PASS
Mileage40,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,322 miles
PASS
Mileage39,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,325 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage34,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage28,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage25,463 miles
Since last MOT+1,206 miles
PASS
Mileage24,257 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,388 miles
Since last MOT+2,427 miles
PASS
Mileage19,961 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
PASS
Mileage19,241 miles
Since last MOT+842 miles
PASS
Mileage18,399 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage17,306 miles
Since last MOT+1,193 miles
PASS
Mileage16,113 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

RegistrationGF55 WJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GF55 WJY

What car is GF55 WJY?

GF55 WJY is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF55 WJY?

The last recorded mileage for GF55 WJY was 110,799 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF55 WJY passed its MOT?

GF55 WJY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2024.

Is GF55 WJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF55 WJY 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 GF55 WJY?

GF55 WJY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.