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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 99,816 miles on the clock, averaging 5,381 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 CA05 XBE
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 | 99,816 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,381 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | CA05 XBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About CA05 XBE
What car is CA05 XBE?
CA05 XBE is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.
What is the mileage of CA05 XBE?
The last recorded mileage for CA05 XBE was 99,816 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA05 XBE passed its MOT?
CA05 XBE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2021.
Is CA05 XBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA05 XBE 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 CA05 XBE?
CA05 XBE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.