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AK55 CLJ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 147,525 miles on the clock, averaging 9,266 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 CLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,266

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,525 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,266
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 CLJ 32k61k90k119k148k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,525 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,759 miles
PASS
Mileage138,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage134,769 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage128,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage122,730 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,729 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage119,158 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage109,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,834 miles
Since last MOT+14,706 miles
PASS
Mileage95,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,359 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,769 miles
Since last MOT+21,784 miles
PASS
Mileage61,985 miles
Since last MOT+17,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage38,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage31,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,996 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK55 CLJ

What car is AK55 CLJ?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 CLJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 CLJ was 147,525 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 CLJ passed its MOT?

AK55 CLJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2021.

Is AK55 CLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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