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GP05 TUW

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 90,854 miles on the clock, averaging 8,232 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 TUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,854
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
8,232

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading90,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year148
Average per year8,232
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP05 TUW 24k41k58k74k91k '08'16'13

Check GP05 TUW

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,854 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage83,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage78,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage68,842 miles
Since last MOT+10,517 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage43,165 miles
Since last MOT+12,199 miles
PASS
Mileage30,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage24,412 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 TUW
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 TUW

What car is GP05 TUW?

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

What is the mileage of GP05 TUW?

The last recorded mileage for GP05 TUW was 90,854 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP05 TUW passed its MOT?

GP05 TUW has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2016.

Is GP05 TUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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