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CV05 YCT

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 166,406 miles on the clock, averaging 8,165 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for CV05 YCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,165

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,658
Average per year8,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV05 YCT 17k55k92k129k166k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage166,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage158,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage150,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,820 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage140,768 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,738 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,217 miles
PASS
Mileage130,437 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage127,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage124,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,405 miles
PASS
Mileage114,031 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage100,797 miles
Since last MOT+294 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,503 miles
Since last MOT+17,586 miles
PASS
Mileage82,917 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,916 miles
Since last MOT+12,304 miles
PASS
Mileage70,612 miles
Since last MOT+14,405 miles
PASS
Mileage56,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage51,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage46,553 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage40,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage33,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage26,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage17,440 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

RegistrationCV05 YCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CV05 YCT

What car is CV05 YCT?

CV05 YCT is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CV05 YCT?

The last recorded mileage for CV05 YCT was 166,406 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV05 YCT passed its MOT?

CV05 YCT has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jun 2026.

Is CV05 YCT ULEZ compliant?

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

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