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GU05 WPA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 122,182 miles on the clock, averaging 5,037 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GU05 WPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,037

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU05 WPA 36k58k79k101k122k '08'25'19

Check GU05 WPA

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,182 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage119,522 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage117,052 miles
Since last MOT+15,663 miles
PASS
Mileage101,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,389 miles
Since last MOT+9,825 miles
PASS
Mileage91,564 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,568 miles
Since last MOT+1,640 miles
PASS
Mileage89,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,928 miles
Since last MOT+906 miles
PASS
Mileage89,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,258 miles
PASS
Mileage86,764 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,763 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
PASS
Mileage84,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,114 miles
PASS
Mileage81,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,656 miles
PASS
Mileage73,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage68,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage65,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage59,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage53,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage47,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage41,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage36,081 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GU05 WPA

What car is GU05 WPA?

GU05 WPA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GU05 WPA?

The last recorded mileage for GU05 WPA was 122,182 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU05 WPA passed its MOT?

GU05 WPA has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2025.

Is GU05 WPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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