Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 116,197 miles on the clock, averaging 7,692 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 GV54 XUW
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,197 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 239 |
| Average per year | 7,692 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GV54 XUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About GV54 XUW
What car is GV54 XUW?
GV54 XUW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GV54 XUW?
The last recorded mileage for GV54 XUW was 116,197 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV54 XUW passed its MOT?
GV54 XUW has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 19 Feb 2018.
Is GV54 XUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV54 XUW 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 GV54 XUW?
GV54 XUW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.