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AJ55 XBN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 64,097 miles on the clock, averaging 2,984 miles per year, well 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 XBN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,984

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

Low mileage
Latest reading64,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,155
Average per year2,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 XBN 13k26k39k51k64k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,097 miles
Since last MOT+10,155 miles
PASS
Mileage53,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage50,382 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,379 miles
Since last MOT+13,278 miles
PASS
Mileage37,101 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
PASS
Mileage36,885 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
PASS
Mileage36,684 miles
Since last MOT+714 miles
PASS
Mileage35,970 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage34,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
PASS
Mileage32,677 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage30,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage28,716 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage26,789 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage24,917 miles
Since last MOT+1,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,202 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
PASS
Mileage23,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage19,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage16,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage13,206 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 XBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 XBN

What car is AJ55 XBN?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 XBN?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 XBN was 64,097 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 XBN passed its MOT?

AJ55 XBN has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is AJ55 XBN ULEZ compliant?

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

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