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GU05 BFN

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 52,146 miles on the clock, averaging 2,516 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GU05 BFN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
52,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,516

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,146 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU05 BFN 8k19k30k41k52k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage45,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage39,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage37,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage34,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
PASS
Mileage31,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage23,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,215 miles
Since last MOT+486 miles
PASS
Mileage22,729 miles
Since last MOT+731 miles
PASS
Mileage21,998 miles
Since last MOT+930 miles
PASS
Mileage21,068 miles
Since last MOT+1,151 miles
PASS
Mileage19,917 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage17,982 miles
Since last MOT+1,198 miles
PASS
Mileage16,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,230 miles
PASS
Mileage15,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,174 miles
PASS
Mileage14,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage12,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage10,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage7,702 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

RegistrationGU05 BFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GU05 BFN

What car is GU05 BFN?

GU05 BFN is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GU05 BFN?

The last recorded mileage for GU05 BFN was 52,146 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU05 BFN passed its MOT?

GU05 BFN has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is GU05 BFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU05 BFN 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 GU05 BFN?

GU05 BFN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.