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CW05 GFV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Bangor, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 120,396 miles on the clock, averaging 7,711 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 CW05 GFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,711

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,396 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CW05 GFV 23k47k72k96k120k '08'21'16

Check CW05 GFV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,396 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage116,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage110,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage104,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage96,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage94,398 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage89,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage81,462 miles
Since last MOT+15,822 miles
PASS
Mileage65,640 miles
Since last MOT+11,500 miles
PASS
Mileage54,140 miles
Since last MOT+13,001 miles
PASS
Mileage41,139 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
PASS
Mileage40,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,152 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage25,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage23,042 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

RegistrationCW05 GFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CW05 GFV

What car is CW05 GFV?

CW05 GFV is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bangor in 2005.

What is the mileage of CW05 GFV?

The last recorded mileage for CW05 GFV was 120,396 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CW05 GFV passed its MOT?

CW05 GFV has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.

Is CW05 GFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CW05 GFV 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 CW05 GFV?

CW05 GFV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.