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AJ55 XKL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 184,658 miles on the clock, averaging 12,027 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 XKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,027

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,658 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,081
Average per year12,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 XKL 63k94k124k154k185k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,658 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage176,577 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage169,089 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,087 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
PASS
Mileage159,009 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,003 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,002 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage152,514 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,728 miles
PASS
Mileage144,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,995 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,788 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage125,755 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage114,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,681 miles
Since last MOT+21,737 miles
PASS
Mileage92,944 miles
Since last MOT+29,625 miles
PASS
Mileage63,319 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 XKL
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 XKL

What car is AJ55 XKL?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 XKL?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 XKL was 184,658 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 XKL passed its MOT?

AJ55 XKL has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2019.

Is AJ55 XKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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