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WD05 CFE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 182,940 miles on the clock, averaging 9,789 miles per year, above 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 WD05 CFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,789

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,940 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD05 CFE 20k61k102k142k183k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,940 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage175,528 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,068 miles
PASS
Mileage166,225 miles
Since last MOT+9,457 miles
PASS
Mileage156,768 miles
Since last MOT+12,126 miles
PASS
Mileage144,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage134,693 miles
Since last MOT+13,382 miles
PASS
Mileage121,311 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,309 miles
Since last MOT+17,981 miles
PASS
Mileage103,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,328 miles
Since last MOT+12,872 miles
PASS
Mileage90,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage82,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,493 miles
PASS
Mileage73,588 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,586 miles
Since last MOT+16,342 miles
PASS
Mileage57,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage47,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,621 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage37,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage34,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage27,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage20,417 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

RegistrationWD05 CFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WD05 CFE

What car is WD05 CFE?

WD05 CFE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WD05 CFE?

The last recorded mileage for WD05 CFE was 182,940 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD05 CFE passed its MOT?

WD05 CFE has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2025.

Is WD05 CFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD05 CFE 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 WD05 CFE?

WD05 CFE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.