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AJ55 VRM

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 159,769 miles on the clock, averaging 8,107 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 VRM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,107

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,578
Average per year8,107
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 VRM 22k57k91k125k160k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage158,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage156,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage151,662 miles
Since last MOT+15,279 miles
PASS
Mileage136,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage130,475 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage124,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,941 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage118,319 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage113,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage107,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage101,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage94,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage88,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage81,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,422 miles
Since last MOT+304 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,118 miles
Since last MOT+18,706 miles
PASS
Mileage62,412 miles
Since last MOT+18,053 miles
PASS
Mileage44,359 miles
Since last MOT+14,367 miles
PASS
Mileage29,992 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage22,193 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 VRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 VRM

What car is AJ55 VRM?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 VRM?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 VRM was 159,769 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 VRM passed its MOT?

AJ55 VRM has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is AJ55 VRM ULEZ compliant?

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

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