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CF05 CEA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 124,442 miles on the clock, averaging 5,418 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 CF05 CEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,442
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,418

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 reading124,442 miles
Reading date
Miles last year48
Average per year5,418
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CF05 CEA 49k68k87k106k124k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,442 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage121,871 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage119,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage117,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,168 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage114,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,240 miles
PASS
Mileage111,353 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,351 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage101,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,305 miles
PASS
Mileage94,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage85,390 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage77,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage70,894 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage65,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage52,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage48,815 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

RegistrationCF05 CEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCF — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CF05 CEA

What car is CF05 CEA?

CF05 CEA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CF05 CEA?

The last recorded mileage for CF05 CEA was 124,442 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CF05 CEA passed its MOT?

CF05 CEA has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2022.

Is CF05 CEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CF05 CEA 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 CF05 CEA?

CF05 CEA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.