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AJ55 XTD

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 99,613 miles on the clock, averaging 4,531 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 XTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,613
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
4,531

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,531
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 XTD 24k43k62k81k100k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,613 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage96,171 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage92,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,360 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage88,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage85,085 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage82,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage80,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage78,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage76,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage73,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage70,621 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage61,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage52,903 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage44,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage38,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage28,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,273 miles
PASS
Mileage23,708 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XTD
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 XTD

What car is AJ55 XTD?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 XTD?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 XTD was 99,613 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 XTD passed its MOT?

AJ55 XTD has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is AJ55 XTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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