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AD54 LAE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 122,120 miles on the clock, averaging 11,496 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AD54 LAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,496

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,377
Average per year11,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD54 LAE 21k47k72k97k122k '08'16'12

Check AD54 LAE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage115,743 miles
Since last MOT+15,134 miles
PASS
Mileage100,609 miles
Since last MOT+19,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,852 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage68,014 miles
Since last MOT+13,119 miles
PASS
Mileage54,895 miles
Since last MOT+15,869 miles
PASS
Mileage39,026 miles
Since last MOT+12,509 miles
PASS
Mileage26,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage21,309 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

RegistrationAD54 LAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AD54 LAE

What car is AD54 LAE?

AD54 LAE is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AD54 LAE?

The last recorded mileage for AD54 LAE was 122,120 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD54 LAE passed its MOT?

AD54 LAE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Nov 2016.

Is AD54 LAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD54 LAE 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 AD54 LAE?

AD54 LAE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.