Vehicle summary
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 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 72,616 miles on the clock, averaging 3,929 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 XTA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,616 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,929 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AF55 XTA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AF55 XTA
What car is AF55 XTA?
AF55 XTA is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AF55 XTA?
The last recorded mileage for AF55 XTA was 72,616 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF55 XTA passed its MOT?
AF55 XTA has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2023.
Is AF55 XTA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF55 XTA 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 XTA?
AF55 XTA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.