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CT55 FHD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 118,587 miles on the clock, averaging 7,738 miles per year, around 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 CT55 FHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,738

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,841
Average per year7,738
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CT55 FHD 29k52k74k96k119k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage118,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage112,746 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage107,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage100,014 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,013 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage88,536 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,535 miles
Since last MOT+10,572 miles
PASS
Mileage77,963 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,917 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage68,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,255 miles
PASS
Mileage59,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,011 miles
PASS
Mileage55,984 miles
Since last MOT+9,549 miles
PASS
Mileage46,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage37,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage29,299 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,221 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

RegistrationCT55 FHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCT — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About CT55 FHD

What car is CT55 FHD?

CT55 FHD is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CT55 FHD?

The last recorded mileage for CT55 FHD was 118,587 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CT55 FHD passed its MOT?

CT55 FHD has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jun 2020.

Is CT55 FHD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CT55 FHD 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 CT55 FHD?

CT55 FHD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.