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AJ55 LPA

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 127,466 miles on the clock, averaging 6,883 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 LPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,883

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 reading127,466 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,883
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ55 LPA 30k54k79k103k127k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,194 miles
PASS
Mileage119,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage113,540 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,529 miles
Since last MOT+9,931 miles
PASS
Mileage103,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,767 miles
PASS
Mileage94,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage88,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage83,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage76,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage71,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage64,587 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage56,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage49,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage43,952 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage36,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage29,896 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 LPA
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 LPA

What car is AJ55 LPA?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 LPA?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 LPA was 127,466 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 LPA passed its MOT?

AJ55 LPA has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2022.

Is AJ55 LPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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