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AJ55 DBV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 129,685 miles on the clock, averaging 6,202 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 DBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,202

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 reading129,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,360
Average per year6,202
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 DBV 31k55k80k105k130k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,360 miles
PASS
Mileage126,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage123,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,216 miles
PASS
Mileage119,058 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage116,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage112,666 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage108,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,382 miles
PASS
Mileage105,315 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,305 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage100,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,983 miles
Since last MOT+16,334 miles
PASS
Mileage84,649 miles
Since last MOT+224 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,425 miles
Since last MOT+14,167 miles
PASS
Mileage70,258 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,118 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage58,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage53,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage45,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage38,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,876 miles
PASS
Mileage30,588 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 DBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 DBV

What car is AJ55 DBV?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 DBV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 DBV was 129,685 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 DBV passed its MOT?

AJ55 DBV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2024.

Is AJ55 DBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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