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CU05 NZX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 62,849 miles on the clock, averaging 3,007 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 CU05 NZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,849
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,007

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 reading62,849 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,603
Average per year3,007
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU05 NZX 17k29k40k51k63k '08'23'16

Check CU05 NZX

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage62,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage60,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage57,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage54,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,163 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage51,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage49,373 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage46,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage43,127 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,093 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage40,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage36,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage34,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage30,693 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage26,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage23,574 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,146 miles
PASS
Mileage17,420 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

RegistrationCU05 NZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CU05 NZX

What car is CU05 NZX?

CU05 NZX is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CU05 NZX?

The last recorded mileage for CU05 NZX was 62,849 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU05 NZX passed its MOT?

CU05 NZX has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 11 Oct 2023.

Is CU05 NZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU05 NZX 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 CU05 NZX?

CU05 NZX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.