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GY05 AXS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 125,918 miles on the clock, averaging 4,880 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GY05 AXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,918
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
4,880

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading125,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year113
Average per year4,880
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 AXS 43k64k85k105k126k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,918 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage122,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,765 miles
Since last MOT+57,528 miles
PASS
Mileage65,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage116,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage112,135 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage108,310 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage104,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage101,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,629 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage93,501 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage92,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage91,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage88,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,831 miles
PASS
Mileage79,906 miles
Since last MOT+9,266 miles
PASS
Mileage70,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,556 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,084 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
PASS
Mileage49,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage43,316 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 AXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 AXS

What car is GY05 AXS?

GY05 AXS is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 AXS?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 AXS was 125,918 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 AXS passed its MOT?

GY05 AXS has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2025.

Is GY05 AXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 AXS 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 GY05 AXS?

GY05 AXS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.