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AF55 XLD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 105,229 miles on the clock, averaging 4,760 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 XLD

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,760

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 XLD 35k52k70k88k105k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,229 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,222 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage104,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage100,772 miles
PASS
Mileage102,234 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage96,871 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,846 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage96,288 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
PASS
Mileage96,147 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage93,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,409 miles
PASS
Mileage84,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,974 miles
PASS
Mileage72,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage63,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,693 miles
Since last MOT+8,846 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,941 miles
PASS
Mileage47,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage43,818 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage34,814 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,813 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 XLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 XLD

What car is AF55 XLD?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 XLD?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 XLD was 105,229 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 XLD passed its MOT?

AF55 XLD has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2023.

Is AF55 XLD ULEZ compliant?

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

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