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GV55 DZL

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 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 185,081 miles on the clock, averaging 10,722 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 GV55 DZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,722

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,081 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year10,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV55 DZL 26k66k105k145k185k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,081 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,051 miles
Since last MOT+15,101 miles
PASS
Mileage169,950 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,906 miles
Since last MOT+16,383 miles
PASS
Mileage153,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,523 miles
Since last MOT+20,244 miles
PASS
Mileage133,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage129,824 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,822 miles
Since last MOT+13,137 miles
PASS
Mileage116,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,685 miles
Since last MOT+13,414 miles
PASS
Mileage103,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,271 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage94,952 miles
Since last MOT+14,040 miles
PASS
Mileage80,912 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage72,457 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage63,018 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage53,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage49,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,225 miles
Since last MOT+11,578 miles
PASS
Mileage37,647 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,646 miles
Since last MOT+11,924 miles
PASS
Mileage25,722 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

RegistrationGV55 DZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GV55 DZL

What car is GV55 DZL?

GV55 DZL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV55 DZL?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 DZL was 185,081 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 DZL passed its MOT?

GV55 DZL has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2023.

Is GV55 DZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV55 DZL 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 GV55 DZL?

GV55 DZL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.