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GL54 WJN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 126,174 miles on the clock, averaging 7,628 miles per year, around 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 GL54 WJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,628

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,583
Average per year7,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL54 WJN 28k53k77k102k126k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,174 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
PASS
Mileage114,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,577 miles
PASS
Mileage109,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage105,723 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage99,480 miles
Since last MOT+11,180 miles
PASS
Mileage88,300 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage79,641 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,440 miles
PASS
Mileage70,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage62,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,530 miles
PASS
Mileage55,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage46,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,436 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage37,029 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,015 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

RegistrationGL54 WJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GL54 WJN

What car is GL54 WJN?

GL54 WJN is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GL54 WJN?

The last recorded mileage for GL54 WJN was 126,174 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL54 WJN passed its MOT?

GL54 WJN has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2020.

Is GL54 WJN ULEZ compliant?

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

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