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AF55 VHD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 87,875 miles on the clock, averaging 4,566 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AF55 VHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
50%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,566

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,875 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,566
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 VHD 31k45k59k74k88k '09'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,875 miles
Since last MOT+10,196 miles
PASS
Mileage77,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,679 miles
Since last MOT+367 miles
PASS
Mileage77,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,312 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,332 miles
PASS
Mileage64,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage59,761 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage54,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage47,494 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,490 miles
Since last MOT+16,483 miles
PASS
Mileage31,007 miles
Since last MOT+433 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,574 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

RegistrationAF55 VHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 VHD

What car is AF55 VHD?

AF55 VHD is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AF55 VHD?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 VHD was 87,875 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 VHD passed its MOT?

AF55 VHD has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2021.

Is AF55 VHD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF55 VHD 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 AF55 VHD?

AF55 VHD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.