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AK55 FLP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 159,911 miles on the clock, averaging 8,113 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 FLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,113

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,911 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 FLP 35k66k97k129k160k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
PASS
Mileage157,893 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,870 miles
Since last MOT+9,368 miles
PASS
Mileage148,502 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,501 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage140,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,422 miles
Since last MOT+11,238 miles
PASS
Mileage129,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,184 miles
Since last MOT+16,896 miles
PASS
Mileage112,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage103,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage99,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage91,448 miles
Since last MOT+12,771 miles
PASS
Mileage78,677 miles
Since last MOT+10,721 miles
PASS
Mileage67,956 miles
Since last MOT+10,261 miles
PASS
Mileage57,695 miles
Since last MOT+22,885 miles
PASS
Mileage34,810 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 FLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 FLP

What car is AK55 FLP?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 FLP?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 FLP was 159,911 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 FLP passed its MOT?

AK55 FLP has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2024.

Is AK55 FLP ULEZ compliant?

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

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