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AF55 YLC

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 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 85,237 miles on the clock, averaging 8,820 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 YLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,237
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,820

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 reading85,237 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,481
Average per year8,820
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF55 YLC 31k45k58k72k85k '08'14'12

Check AF55 YLC

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,938 miles
PASS
Mileage71,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage65,995 miles
Since last MOT+8,767 miles
PASS
Mileage57,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage48,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage39,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,595 miles
PASS
Mileage31,200 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 YLC
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 YLC

What car is AF55 YLC?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 YLC?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 YLC was 85,237 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 YLC passed its MOT?

AF55 YLC has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Mar 2014.

Is AF55 YLC ULEZ compliant?

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

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