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AF55 XLS

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 78,137 miles on the clock, averaging 7,138 miles per year, 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 XLS

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,138

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,484
Average per year7,138
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF55 XLS 28k40k53k66k78k '08'15'12

Check AF55 XLS

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage72,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage66,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,140 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage51,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage44,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,214 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,052 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,928 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 XLS
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 XLS

What car is AF55 XLS?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 XLS?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 XLS was 78,137 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 XLS passed its MOT?

AF55 XLS has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2015.

Is AF55 XLS ULEZ compliant?

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

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