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AK55 AUO

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 142,957 miles on the clock, averaging 7,968 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 AK55 AUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,968

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 reading142,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,463
Average per year7,968
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 AUO 21k51k82k112k143k '08'24'16

Check AK55 AUO

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,957 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage137,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage127,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage118,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage111,725 miles
Since last MOT+9,653 miles
PASS
Mileage102,072 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage93,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage88,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage81,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage75,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage67,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage61,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage53,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,914 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage45,126 miles
Since last MOT+8,909 miles
PASS
Mileage36,217 miles
Since last MOT+15,247 miles
PASS
Mileage20,970 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

RegistrationAK55 AUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 AUO

What car is AK55 AUO?

AK55 AUO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AK55 AUO?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 AUO was 142,957 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 AUO passed its MOT?

AK55 AUO has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2024.

Is AK55 AUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK55 AUO 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 AK55 AUO?

AK55 AUO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.