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GV55 EJY

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 89,455 miles on the clock, averaging 4,141 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 GV55 EJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,141

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year72
Average per year4,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV55 EJY 26k42k58k74k89k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,455 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,383 miles
Since last MOT+12,621 miles
PASS
Mileage76,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage70,963 miles
Since last MOT+623 miles
PASS
Mileage70,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,058 miles
PASS
Mileage69,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage67,776 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage64,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,791 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage61,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage57,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage53,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage48,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage44,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage40,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage36,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage30,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,878 miles
PASS
Mileage26,089 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 EJY
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 EJY

What car is GV55 EJY?

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

What is the mileage of GV55 EJY?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 EJY was 89,455 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 EJY passed its MOT?

GV55 EJY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2023.

Is GV55 EJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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