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AJ55 ZBY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 128,571 miles on the clock, averaging 8,824 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 ZBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,824

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,014
Average per year8,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 ZBY 38k61k83k106k129k '08'19'14

Check AJ55 ZBY

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
PASS
Mileage117,953 miles
Since last MOT+13,317 miles
PASS
Mileage104,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,636 miles
Since last MOT+10,299 miles
PASS
Mileage94,337 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,336 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage93,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage86,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage76,959 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,394 miles
PASS
Mileage67,559 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,570 miles
PASS
Mileage57,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,497 miles
PASS
Mileage48,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,397 miles
PASS
Mileage38,079 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,948 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 ZBY
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 ZBY

What car is AJ55 ZBY?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 ZBY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 ZBY was 128,571 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 ZBY passed its MOT?

AJ55 ZBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2019.

Is AJ55 ZBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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