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AF55 VMU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 99,011 miles on the clock, averaging 7,838 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 AF55 VMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,838

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,011 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,705
Average per year7,838
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 VMU 15k36k57k78k99k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,705 miles
PASS
Mileage89,306 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,279 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage85,046 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage81,070 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage76,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage71,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage65,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,440 miles
PASS
Mileage58,071 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage46,456 miles
Since last MOT+27,367 miles
PASS
Mileage19,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage14,520 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 VMU
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 VMU

What car is AF55 VMU?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 VMU?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 VMU was 99,011 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 VMU passed its MOT?

AF55 VMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2019.

Is AF55 VMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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