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GY05 VVD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 109,586 miles on the clock, averaging 5,677 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 VVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,677

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,586 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 VVD 16k40k63k86k110k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage106,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,056 miles
Since last MOT+13,563 miles
PASS
Mileage92,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage86,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage84,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,730 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage77,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage73,252 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage66,655 miles
Since last MOT+1,568 miles
PASS
Mileage65,087 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage62,694 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,766 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage49,059 miles
Since last MOT+17,261 miles
PASS
Mileage31,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage25,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage21,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage16,230 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 VVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 VVD

What car is GY05 VVD?

GY05 VVD is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 VVD?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 VVD was 109,586 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 VVD passed its MOT?

GY05 VVD has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2024.

Is GY05 VVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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