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AJ55 FTA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 121,060 miles on the clock, averaging 7,716 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 AJ55 FTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,060
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,716

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,060 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,403
Average per year7,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 FTA 20k45k70k96k121k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,403 miles
PASS
Mileage108,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,657 miles
Since last MOT+10,642 miles
PASS
Mileage98,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,228 miles
PASS
Mileage87,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage84,641 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage79,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,952 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage71,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage64,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage55,450 miles
Since last MOT+11,322 miles
PASS
Mileage44,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage35,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage30,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage25,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage19,695 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FTA
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 FTA

What car is AJ55 FTA?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 FTA?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 FTA was 121,060 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 FTA passed its MOT?

AJ55 FTA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2021.

Is AJ55 FTA ULEZ compliant?

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

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