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AJ55 AXY

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 129,132 miles on the clock, averaging 6,878 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 AJ55 AXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,878

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 AXY 17k45k73k101k129k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,132 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage123,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage118,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage112,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage109,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,183 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,164 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage105,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage100,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage95,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,711 miles
PASS
Mileage89,571 miles
Since last MOT+12,159 miles
PASS
Mileage77,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage72,813 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage62,341 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage55,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage48,558 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
PASS
Mileage40,583 miles
Since last MOT+13,207 miles
PASS
Mileage27,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,376 miles
Since last MOT+10,726 miles
PASS
Mileage16,650 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

RegistrationAJ55 AXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 AXY

What car is AJ55 AXY?

AJ55 AXY is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AJ55 AXY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 AXY was 129,132 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 AXY passed its MOT?

AJ55 AXY has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2025.

Is AJ55 AXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ55 AXY 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 AJ55 AXY?

AJ55 AXY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.