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GY05 FMG

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 109,450 miles on the clock, averaging 6,055 miles per year, 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 FMG

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,055

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

Below average
Latest reading109,450 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,117
Average per year6,055
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 FMG 14k38k62k86k109k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,450 miles
Since last MOT+21,117 miles
PASS
Mileage88,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,333 miles
Since last MOT+13,079 miles
PASS
Mileage75,254 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage73,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage67,810 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage64,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage61,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,865 miles
PASS
Mileage60,112 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,032 miles
PASS
Mileage56,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage54,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage51,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
PASS
Mileage49,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage46,462 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage39,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,259 miles
Since last MOT+9,273 miles
PASS
Mileage29,986 miles
Since last MOT+7,472 miles
PASS
Mileage22,514 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
PASS
Mileage14,244 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 FMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
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 FMG

What car is GY05 FMG?

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

What is the mileage of GY05 FMG?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 FMG was 109,450 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 FMG passed its MOT?

GY05 FMG has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2023.

Is GY05 FMG ULEZ compliant?

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

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