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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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1422cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 72,178 miles on the clock, averaging 3,545 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AD55 GJY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,178 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,341 |
| Average per year | 3,545 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD55 GJY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AD55 GJY
What car is AD55 GJY?
AD55 GJY is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AD55 GJY?
The last recorded mileage for AD55 GJY was 72,178 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD55 GJY passed its MOT?
AD55 GJY has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2024.
Is AD55 GJY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD55 GJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AD55 GJY?
AD55 GJY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.