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CP05 OAE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 68,043 miles on the clock, averaging 3,186 miles per year, well 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 CP05 OAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,186

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year3,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP05 OAE 23k35k46k57k68k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,043 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,018 miles
PASS
Mileage67,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,010 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
PASS
Mileage66,391 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage59,026 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage58,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage51,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage45,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage37,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,963 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage29,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage23,434 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

RegistrationCP05 OAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CP05 OAE

What car is CP05 OAE?

CP05 OAE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CP05 OAE?

The last recorded mileage for CP05 OAE was 68,043 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP05 OAE passed its MOT?

CP05 OAE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2022.

Is CP05 OAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP05 OAE 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 CP05 OAE?

CP05 OAE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.