2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · CE55 XLB
2005 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21/09/2005. Recorded mileage 120,626 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
CE55 XLB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 120,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CE55 XLB Mileage History
- 15/09/20087,718 mi
- 14/09/200913,011 mi+5,293 mi
- 14/09/201020,492 mi+7,481 mi
- 09/09/201126,314 mi+5,822 mi
- 12/09/201126,314 mi
- 10/09/201231,485 mi+5,171 mi
- 10/09/201231,485 mi
- 10/09/201335,892 mi+4,407 mi
- 11/09/201335,892 mi
- 28/10/201439,281 mi+3,389 mi
- 24/10/201545,477 mi+6,196 mi
- 30/09/201651,074 mi+5,597 mi
- 07/10/201651,110 mi+36 mi
- 17/10/201755,764 mi+4,654 mi
- 20/10/201860,175 mi+4,411 mi
- 19/10/201967,718 mi+7,543 mi
- 13/10/202072,338 mi+4,620 mi
- 09/10/202175,445 mi+3,107 mi
- 09/09/202280,966 mi+5,521 mi
- 19/08/202378,220 mi-2,746 mi
- 22/08/202386,873 mi+8,653 mi
- 16/08/2024100,469 mi+13,596 mi
- 23/08/2025115,965 mi+15,496 mi
- 17/08/2026120,626 mi+4,661 mi
Average of roughly 6,301 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CE55 XLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Polo (CE55 XLB) between September 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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