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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 166,711 miles on the clock, averaging 8,226 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AD55 AEA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,711 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,226 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 | AD55 AEA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AD55 AEA
What car is AD55 AEA?
AD55 AEA is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AD55 AEA?
The last recorded mileage for AD55 AEA was 166,711 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD55 AEA passed its MOT?
AD55 AEA has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.
Is AD55 AEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD55 AEA 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 AD55 AEA?
AD55 AEA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.