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CV05 WMW

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 123,450 miles on the clock, averaging 6,824 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 CV05 WMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,450
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
6,824

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,450 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,558
Average per year6,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV05 WMW 28k52k76k100k123k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage120,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,892 miles
Since last MOT+12,763 miles
PASS
Mileage108,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,129 miles
Since last MOT+15,325 miles
PASS
Mileage92,804 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage84,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,869 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage76,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,897 miles
PASS
Mileage69,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage64,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage58,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage51,297 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
PASS
Mileage28,263 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 WMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CV05 WMW

What car is CV05 WMW?

CV05 WMW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CV05 WMW?

The last recorded mileage for CV05 WMW was 123,450 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV05 WMW passed its MOT?

CV05 WMW has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2022.

Is CV05 WMW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV05 WMW 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 CV05 WMW?

CV05 WMW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.