Vehicle summary
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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 84,652 miles on the clock, averaging 5,321 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 GY05 HBE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,652 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,321 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GY05 HBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GY05 HBE
What car is GY05 HBE?
GY05 HBE is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GY05 HBE?
The last recorded mileage for GY05 HBE was 84,652 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY05 HBE passed its MOT?
GY05 HBE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2019.
Is GY05 HBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 HBE 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 HBE?
GY05 HBE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.