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GP05 DXJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 99,488 miles on the clock, averaging 8,778 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 GP05 DXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,778

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 reading99,488 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,778
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP05 DXJ 26k44k63k81k99k '08'16'14

Check GP05 DXJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,488 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage88,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,913 miles
Since last MOT+13,542 miles
PASS
Mileage75,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,371 miles
Since last MOT+15,700 miles
PASS
Mileage59,671 miles
Since last MOT+16,450 miles
PASS
Mileage43,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage39,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage26,110 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

RegistrationGP05 DXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GP05 DXJ

What car is GP05 DXJ?

GP05 DXJ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP05 DXJ?

The last recorded mileage for GP05 DXJ was 99,488 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP05 DXJ passed its MOT?

GP05 DXJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.

Is GP05 DXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP05 DXJ 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 GP05 DXJ?

GP05 DXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.