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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 88,833 miles on the clock, averaging 7,264 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 DSE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,833 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 7,264 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | AJ55 DSE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AJ55 DSE
What car is AJ55 DSE?
AJ55 DSE is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AJ55 DSE?
The last recorded mileage for AJ55 DSE was 88,833 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ55 DSE passed its MOT?
AJ55 DSE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2017.
Is AJ55 DSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ55 DSE 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 DSE?
AJ55 DSE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.