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GL54 EJN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 60,291 miles on the clock, averaging 2,314 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 GL54 EJN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
2,314

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 reading60,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year320
Average per year2,314
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL54 EJN 18k28k39k50k60k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,291 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage59,971 miles
Since last MOT+475 miles
PASS
Mileage59,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,496 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage58,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage57,775 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,774 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
PASS
Mileage57,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage53,883 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage52,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,526 miles
PASS
Mileage50,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage48,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage46,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage42,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage40,699 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage38,589 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage33,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage29,117 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage27,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage24,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage19,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage17,869 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

RegistrationGL54 EJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GL54 EJN

What car is GL54 EJN?

GL54 EJN is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GL54 EJN?

The last recorded mileage for GL54 EJN was 60,291 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL54 EJN passed its MOT?

GL54 EJN has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is GL54 EJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL54 EJN 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 GL54 EJN?

GL54 EJN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.