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GV55 HMH

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 90,566 miles on the clock, averaging 5,081 miles per year, 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 HMH

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,081

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 reading90,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,772
Average per year5,081
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV55 HMH 19k37k55k73k91k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage87,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage85,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage79,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage74,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,136 miles
PASS
Mileage69,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage63,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage56,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage50,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage43,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage38,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage33,290 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage25,541 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage19,497 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 HMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
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 HMH

What car is GV55 HMH?

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

What is the mileage of GV55 HMH?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 HMH was 90,566 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 HMH passed its MOT?

GV55 HMH has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Nov 2022.

Is GV55 HMH ULEZ compliant?

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

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