Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 160,535 miles on the clock, averaging 10,275 miles per year, above 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 XCT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,535 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,139 |
| Average per year | 10,275 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AJ55 XCT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AJ55 XCT
What car is AJ55 XCT?
AJ55 XCT is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AJ55 XCT?
The last recorded mileage for AJ55 XCT was 160,535 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ55 XCT passed its MOT?
AJ55 XCT has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 9 Dec 2020.
Is AJ55 XCT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ55 XCT 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 XCT?
AJ55 XCT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.