Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 104,462 miles on the clock, averaging 4,716 miles per year, well below 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 LDY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 104,462 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,716 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AK55 LDY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AK55 LDY
What car is AK55 LDY?
AK55 LDY is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AK55 LDY?
The last recorded mileage for AK55 LDY was 104,462 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK55 LDY passed its MOT?
AK55 LDY has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2025.
Is AK55 LDY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK55 LDY 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 LDY?
AK55 LDY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.