The road tax status for GL55 ETE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for GL55 ETE?

The MOT for GL55 ETE is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of GL55 ETE?

The recorded mileage for GL55 ETE is 70,217 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is GL55 ETE ULEZ compliant?

No, GL55 ETE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL55 ETE

GL55 ETE

2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09/12/2005. Recorded mileage 70,217 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2005 · Maidstone
MOT Status: Valid until 04/10/2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 70,217 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 04/10/2022

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Mileage: 70,217 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 1198cc

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GL55 ETE Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2021
70,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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GL55 ETE Mileage History

29/09/202170,217 mi
29/09/202170,217 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

GL55 ETE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 03:21

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (GL55 ETE) between September 2021 and September 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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