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CP55 VAA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 78,547 miles on the clock, averaging 4,138 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 CP55 VAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,138

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,547 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP55 VAA 15k31k47k63k79k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,063 miles
PASS
Mileage76,484 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage74,676 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage71,329 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,392 miles
PASS
Mileage67,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage63,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage59,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage49,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,907 miles
PASS
Mileage46,065 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage41,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage34,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage32,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage30,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage27,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage20,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage15,991 miles
Since last MOT+728 miles
PASS
Mileage15,263 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

RegistrationCP55 VAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About CP55 VAA

What car is CP55 VAA?

CP55 VAA is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CP55 VAA?

The last recorded mileage for CP55 VAA was 78,547 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP55 VAA passed its MOT?

CP55 VAA has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2023.

Is CP55 VAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP55 VAA 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 CP55 VAA?

CP55 VAA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.