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AK55 KNP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 171,292 miles on the clock, averaging 10,971 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 KNP

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,971

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 reading171,292 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 KNP 28k64k100k135k171k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,292 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,290 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage163,896 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage159,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage151,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,658 miles
Since last MOT+15,015 miles
PASS
Mileage136,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,643 miles
Since last MOT+18,739 miles
PASS
Mileage117,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,904 miles
Since last MOT+20,044 miles
PASS
Mileage97,860 miles
Since last MOT+18,664 miles
PASS
Mileage79,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,196 miles
Since last MOT+13,070 miles
PASS
Mileage66,126 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage56,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage48,580 miles
Since last MOT+10,128 miles
PASS
Mileage38,452 miles
Since last MOT+10,406 miles
PASS
Mileage28,046 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 KNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 KNP

What car is AK55 KNP?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 KNP?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 KNP was 171,292 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 KNP passed its MOT?

AK55 KNP has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2021.

Is AK55 KNP ULEZ compliant?

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

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