Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 112,404 miles on the clock, averaging 6,213 miles per year, 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 ML05 CXE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,404 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,213 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML05 CXE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About ML05 CXE
What car is ML05 CXE?
ML05 CXE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of ML05 CXE?
The last recorded mileage for ML05 CXE was 112,404 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML05 CXE passed its MOT?
ML05 CXE has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2024.
Is ML05 CXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 CXE 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 ML05 CXE?
ML05 CXE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.