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 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 85,053 miles on the clock, averaging 6,179 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 HFW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,053 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,433 |
| Average per year | 6,179 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 HFW |
| 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 HFW
What car is GY05 HFW?
GY05 HFW is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GY05 HFW?
The last recorded mileage for GY05 HFW was 85,053 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY05 HFW passed its MOT?
GY05 HFW has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2020.
Is GY05 HFW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 HFW 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 HFW?
GY05 HFW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.