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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 167,555 miles on the clock, averaging 7,551 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 AE55 ZVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 167,555 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14 |
| Average per year | 7,551 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | AE55 ZVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AE55 ZVL
What car is AE55 ZVL?
AE55 ZVL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AE55 ZVL?
The last recorded mileage for AE55 ZVL was 167,555 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE55 ZVL passed its MOT?
AE55 ZVL has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.
Is AE55 ZVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE55 ZVL 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 AE55 ZVL?
AE55 ZVL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.