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AJ55 XLH

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 66,668 miles on the clock, averaging 4,637 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 XLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,637

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 reading66,668 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,637
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ55 XLH 20k32k44k55k67k '08'18'14

Check AJ55 XLH

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage60,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage55,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage51,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,369 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage47,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage41,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage33,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage28,773 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage23,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,404 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 XLH
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 XLH

What car is AJ55 XLH?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 XLH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 XLH was 66,668 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 XLH passed its MOT?

AJ55 XLH has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2018.

Is AJ55 XLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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