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GV05 ELH

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 114,102 miles on the clock, averaging 7,765 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 GV05 ELH

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,765

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,102 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,765
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV05 ELH 18k42k66k90k114k '08'20'16

Check GV05 ELH

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,102 miles
Since last MOT+16,639 miles
PASS
Mileage97,463 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,459 miles
Since last MOT+16,955 miles
PASS
Mileage80,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage73,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage67,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
PASS
Mileage62,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage58,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,998 miles
PASS
Mileage52,332 miles
Since last MOT+5,596 miles
PASS
Mileage46,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage40,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,142 miles
PASS
Mileage32,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,860 miles
PASS
Mileage25,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage18,437 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

RegistrationGV05 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 ELH

What car is GV05 ELH?

GV05 ELH is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 ELH?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 ELH was 114,102 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 ELH passed its MOT?

GV05 ELH has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.

Is GV05 ELH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 ELH 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 GV05 ELH?

GV05 ELH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.