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AF55 XRC

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 151,826 miles on the clock, averaging 7,100 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 XRC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2009
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,100

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 reading151,826 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,100
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 XRC 35k65k94k123k152k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage144,031 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage138,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,948 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage137,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage135,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage134,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage129,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage123,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage117,658 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage111,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage104,951 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage97,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,197 miles
Since last MOT+15,873 miles
PASS
Mileage81,324 miles
Since last MOT+11,050 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,274 miles
Since last MOT+12,034 miles
PASS
Mileage58,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage47,716 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage43,563 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,455 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 XRC
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 XRC

What car is AF55 XRC?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 XRC?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 XRC was 151,826 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 XRC passed its MOT?

AF55 XRC has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is AF55 XRC ULEZ compliant?

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

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