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AJ55 ZPE

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 148,878 miles on the clock, averaging 8,466 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 ZPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
54%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,466

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 ZPE 23k54k86k117k149k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,878 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage142,277 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage136,503 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,391 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage130,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,750 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,748 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage127,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,908 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage123,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage119,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage117,368 miles
Since last MOT+18,214 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage99,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,154 miles
Since last MOT+16,162 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,942 miles
PASS
Mileage71,050 miles
Since last MOT+8,619 miles
PASS
Mileage62,431 miles
Since last MOT+14,776 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,655 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage36,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage30,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage22,737 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,613 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 ZPE
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 ZPE

What car is AJ55 ZPE?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 ZPE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 ZPE was 148,878 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 ZPE passed its MOT?

AJ55 ZPE has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2023.

Is AJ55 ZPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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