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AJ55 ZMU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 136,924 miles on the clock, averaging 4,910 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 ZMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,924
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,910

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading136,924 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,482
Average per year4,910
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 ZMU 51k73k94k116k137k '09'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage134,442 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage133,290 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
PASS
Mileage132,339 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
PASS
Mileage131,547 miles
Since last MOT+973 miles
PASS
Mileage130,574 miles
Since last MOT+845 miles
PASS
Mileage129,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage128,700 miles
Since last MOT+1,280 miles
PASS
Mileage127,420 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage125,865 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage120,815 miles
Since last MOT+10,150 miles
PASS
Mileage110,665 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,864 miles
PASS
Mileage101,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,799 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage93,072 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,071 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
PASS
Mileage84,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage77,721 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage72,388 miles
Since last MOT+20,946 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,442 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 ZMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 ZMU

What car is AJ55 ZMU?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 ZMU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 ZMU was 136,924 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 ZMU passed its MOT?

AJ55 ZMU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is AJ55 ZMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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