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CP55 YYU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 125,749 miles on the clock, averaging 6,581 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for CP55 YYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,581

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

Below average
Latest reading125,749 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,581
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP55 YYU 23k49k74k100k126k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,749 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage119,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage114,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,623 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage108,493 miles
Since last MOT+8,650 miles
PASS
Mileage99,843 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage92,538 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage85,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage84,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage82,362 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage80,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,920 miles
PASS
Mileage71,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage62,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage54,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage44,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage29,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
PASS
Mileage22,936 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 YYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About CP55 YYU

What car is CP55 YYU?

CP55 YYU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CP55 YYU?

The last recorded mileage for CP55 YYU was 125,749 miles, recorded on 21 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP55 YYU passed its MOT?

CP55 YYU has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2024.

Is CP55 YYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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