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AJ55 ZGA

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 14 (50% pass rate). It has 168,444 miles on the clock, averaging 8,840 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 ZGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,840

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 reading168,444 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,840
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ55 ZGA 44k75k106k137k168k '08'23'17

Check AJ55 ZGA

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,444 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,420 miles
Since last MOT+10,596 miles
PASS
Mileage157,824 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,738 miles
Since last MOT+12,656 miles
PASS
Mileage145,082 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,060 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,040 miles
Since last MOT+13,452 miles
PASS
Mileage131,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage125,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage120,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage113,565 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage107,095 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
PASS
Mileage100,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,315 miles
Since last MOT+7,278 miles
PASS
Mileage93,037 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage86,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
PASS
Mileage80,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,877 miles
Since last MOT+15,186 miles
PASS
Mileage57,691 miles
Since last MOT+14,138 miles
PASS
Mileage43,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,553 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 ZGA
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 ZGA

What car is AJ55 ZGA?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 ZGA?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 ZGA was 168,444 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 ZGA passed its MOT?

AJ55 ZGA has had 28 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (14 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2023.

Is AJ55 ZGA ULEZ compliant?

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

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