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AJ55 OTY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 106,141 miles on the clock, averaging 8,361 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 OTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,361

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,141 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,361
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ55 OTY 43k59k75k90k106k '08'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage92,712 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage86,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage79,698 miles
Since last MOT+12,522 miles
PASS
Mileage67,176 miles
Since last MOT+12,361 miles
PASS
Mileage54,815 miles
Since last MOT+11,470 miles
PASS
Mileage43,345 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 OTY
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 OTY

What car is AJ55 OTY?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 OTY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 OTY was 106,141 miles, recorded on 27 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 OTY passed its MOT?

AJ55 OTY has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2016.

Is AJ55 OTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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