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AJ55 LHX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 109,183 miles on the clock, averaging 5,429 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 LHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 LHX 23k45k66k88k109k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,183 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,100 miles
PASS
Mileage105,082 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,059 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage95,806 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage89,720 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,719 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage77,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,605 miles
PASS
Mileage73,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage68,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage67,761 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage66,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage64,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage60,922 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage53,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage48,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage42,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,313 miles
PASS
Mileage35,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage28,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage23,115 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 LHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 LHX

What car is AJ55 LHX?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 LHX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 LHX was 109,183 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 LHX passed its MOT?

AJ55 LHX has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2024.

Is AJ55 LHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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