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AK55 PWO

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 103,369 miles on the clock, averaging 7,535 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 PWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,535

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 PWO 26k45k65k84k103k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,369 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage96,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,266 miles
PASS
Mileage83,794 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage75,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage68,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,565 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
Mileage66,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage51,591 miles
Since last MOT+11,912 miles
PASS
Mileage39,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage34,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage25,657 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 PWO
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 PWO

What car is AK55 PWO?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 PWO?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 PWO was 103,369 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 PWO passed its MOT?

AK55 PWO has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2019.

Is AK55 PWO ULEZ compliant?

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

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