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AK55 JWE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 116,251 miles on the clock, averaging 5,908 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AK55 JWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,908

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year5,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 JWE 18k43k67k92k116k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,251 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage112,287 miles
Since last MOT+382 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage105,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,795 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
PASS
Mileage105,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage103,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage98,774 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,739 miles
Since last MOT+11,991 miles
PASS
Mileage86,748 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,655 miles
Since last MOT+15,197 miles
PASS
Mileage71,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,445 miles
PASS
Mileage62,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage59,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage54,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage50,640 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage45,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage39,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,942 miles
PASS
Mileage31,553 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
PASS
Mileage24,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage18,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,356 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 JWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 JWE

What car is AK55 JWE?

AK55 JWE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AK55 JWE?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 JWE was 116,251 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 JWE passed its MOT?

AK55 JWE has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2025.

Is AK55 JWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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