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AF55 XOU

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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 110,170 miles on the clock, averaging 8,701 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 XOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,701

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,170 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 XOU 17k40k64k87k110k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,997 miles
PASS
Mileage100,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,296 miles
PASS
Mileage94,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,672 miles
PASS
Mileage88,205 miles
Since last MOT+9,794 miles
PASS
Mileage78,411 miles
Since last MOT+18,305 miles
PASS
Mileage60,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage53,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage49,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage42,147 miles
Since last MOT+10,397 miles
PASS
Mileage31,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage28,090 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
PASS
Mileage16,836 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 XOU
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 XOU

What car is AF55 XOU?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 XOU?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 XOU was 110,170 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 XOU passed its MOT?

AF55 XOU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2019.

Is AF55 XOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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