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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 36,439 miles on the clock, averaging 1,378 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 ZSL
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 | 36,439 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,378 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 ZSL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 ZSL
What car is AF55 ZSL?
AF55 ZSL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AF55 ZSL?
The last recorded mileage for AF55 ZSL was 36,439 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF55 ZSL passed its MOT?
AF55 ZSL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.
Is AF55 ZSL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF55 ZSL 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 ZSL?
AF55 ZSL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.