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GP55 NMJ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Brighton, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 157,411 miles on the clock, averaging 11,717 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 GP55 NMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,717

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,221
Average per year11,717
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP55 NMJ 11k48k84k121k157k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,411 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage155,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,317 miles
PASS
Mileage150,873 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage147,917 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,218 miles
PASS
Mileage136,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,687 miles
Since last MOT+18,832 miles
PASS
Mileage117,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,681 miles
PASS
Mileage107,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,174 miles
Since last MOT+24,684 miles
PASS
Mileage82,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,490 miles
Since last MOT+20,494 miles
PASS
Mileage61,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,996 miles
Since last MOT+14,538 miles
PASS
Mileage47,458 miles
Since last MOT+11,760 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,698 miles
Since last MOT+15,562 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,136 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage11,075 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

RegistrationGP55 NMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GP55 NMJ

What car is GP55 NMJ?

GP55 NMJ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP55 NMJ?

The last recorded mileage for GP55 NMJ was 157,411 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP55 NMJ passed its MOT?

GP55 NMJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2020.

Is GP55 NMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP55 NMJ 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 GP55 NMJ?

GP55 NMJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.