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AJ55 YXP

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 116,670 miles on the clock, averaging 7,710 miles per year, around 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 YXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,670
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,710

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,670 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,607
Average per year7,710
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 YXP 22k45k69k93k117k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage109,063 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage102,305 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,141 miles
PASS
Mileage93,160 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,776 miles
PASS
Mileage82,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,380 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,770 miles
Since last MOT+12,389 miles
PASS
Mileage69,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,381 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage57,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage48,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,125 miles
PASS
Mileage39,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage36,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage32,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage28,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,717 miles
PASS
Mileage25,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage21,549 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 YXP
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 YXP

What car is AJ55 YXP?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 YXP?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 YXP was 116,670 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 YXP passed its MOT?

AJ55 YXP has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2021.

Is AJ55 YXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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