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GY05 HFX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 67,654 miles on the clock, averaging 3,035 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 HFX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
67,654
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,035

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

Low mileage
Latest reading67,654 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year3,035
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 HFX 12k26k40k54k68k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,654 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,637 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
PASS
Mileage60,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage52,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
Mileage46,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage42,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage41,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,666 miles
PASS
Mileage35,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage33,680 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage33,111 miles
Since last MOT+730 miles
PASS
Mileage32,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage31,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,093 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage29,805 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage28,493 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,483 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage26,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,961 miles
PASS
Mileage24,525 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage22,308 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage19,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage15,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage12,039 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 HFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
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 HFX

What car is GY05 HFX?

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

What is the mileage of GY05 HFX?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 HFX was 67,654 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 HFX passed its MOT?

GY05 HFX has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2026.

Is GY05 HFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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