Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 95,420 miles on the clock, averaging 4,563 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 ET54 CEA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 95,420 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,160 |
| Average per year | 4,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET54 CEA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About ET54 CEA
What car is ET54 CEA?
ET54 CEA is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of ET54 CEA?
The last recorded mileage for ET54 CEA was 95,420 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET54 CEA passed its MOT?
ET54 CEA has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2025.
Is ET54 CEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 CEA 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 ET54 CEA?
ET54 CEA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.