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WD05 GJX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 114,186 miles on the clock, averaging 6,081 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 WD05 GJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,081

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 reading114,186 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,081
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD05 GJX 12k38k63k89k114k '08'25'16

Check WD05 GJX

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage110,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage108,256 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage96,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,126 miles
PASS
Mileage86,507 miles
Since last MOT+5,996 miles
PASS
Mileage80,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage72,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage63,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage58,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage52,438 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage50,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage45,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage41,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,292 miles
Since last MOT+13,760 miles
PASS
Mileage27,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,251 miles
PASS
Mileage19,281 miles
Since last MOT+891 miles
PASS
Mileage18,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage14,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage12,235 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

RegistrationWD05 GJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WD05 GJX

What car is WD05 GJX?

WD05 GJX is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WD05 GJX?

The last recorded mileage for WD05 GJX was 114,186 miles, recorded on 28 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD05 GJX passed its MOT?

WD05 GJX has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2025.

Is WD05 GJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD05 GJX 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 WD05 GJX?

WD05 GJX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.