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AJ55 ZWS

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 142,303 miles on the clock, averaging 9,760 miles per year, above 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 ZWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,760

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 ZWS 33k60k88k115k142k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,303 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,302 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage139,589 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage129,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage124,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage118,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage115,585 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,582 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage104,083 miles
Since last MOT+348 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,735 miles
Since last MOT+22,693 miles
PASS
Mileage81,042 miles
Since last MOT+18,223 miles
PASS
Mileage62,819 miles
Since last MOT+11,925 miles
PASS
Mileage50,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage44,353 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage33,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,123 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 ZWS
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 ZWS

What car is AJ55 ZWS?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 ZWS?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 ZWS was 142,303 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 ZWS passed its MOT?

AJ55 ZWS has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2020.

Is AJ55 ZWS ULEZ compliant?

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

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