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GP05 GJF

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 159,535 miles on the clock, averaging 10,700 miles per year, above 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 GJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,700

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,535 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,700
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP05 GJF 7k45k83k121k160k '08'22'17

Check GP05 GJF

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage153,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage148,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,417 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage140,019 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,969 miles
Since last MOT+17,102 miles
PASS
Mileage122,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,867 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage110,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,244 miles
Since last MOT+14,333 miles
PASS
Mileage95,911 miles
Since last MOT+13,270 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,641 miles
Since last MOT+12,409 miles
PASS
Mileage70,232 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,218 miles
Since last MOT+11,565 miles
PASS
Mileage58,653 miles
Since last MOT+14,609 miles
PASS
Mileage44,044 miles
Since last MOT+15,709 miles
PASS
Mileage28,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,335 miles
Since last MOT+19,803 miles
PASS
Mileage8,532 miles
Since last MOT+433 miles
PASS
Mileage8,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,375 miles
PASS
Mileage6,724 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 GJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 GJF

What car is GP05 GJF?

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

What is the mileage of GP05 GJF?

The last recorded mileage for GP05 GJF was 159,535 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP05 GJF passed its MOT?

GP05 GJF has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2022.

Is GP05 GJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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