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AK55 AVJ

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 97,431 miles on the clock, averaging 9,855 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 AK55 AVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,431
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,855

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 reading97,431 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,000
Average per year9,855
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK55 AVJ 25k43k61k79k97k '08'15'11

Check AK55 AVJ

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,431 miles
Since last MOT+13,000 miles
PASS
Mileage84,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,245 miles
PASS
Mileage76,186 miles
Since last MOT+13,735 miles
PASS
Mileage62,451 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage51,535 miles
Since last MOT+10,598 miles
PASS
Mileage40,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage33,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,247 miles
PASS
Mileage25,203 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 AVJ
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 AVJ

What car is AK55 AVJ?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 AVJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 AVJ was 97,431 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 AVJ passed its MOT?

AK55 AVJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Oct 2015.

Is AK55 AVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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