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AK55 PYD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 96,956 miles on the clock, averaging 6,084 miles per year, 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 PYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,956
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
6,084

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,956 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 PYD 26k44k61k79k97k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage95,860 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,006 miles
PASS
Mileage85,852 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,522 miles
PASS
Mileage76,219 miles
Since last MOT+9,335 miles
PASS
Mileage66,884 miles
Since last MOT+9,160 miles
PASS
Mileage57,724 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage48,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,962 miles
PASS
Mileage46,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage41,398 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage36,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage32,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage28,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage25,781 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 PYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 PYD

What car is AK55 PYD?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 PYD?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 PYD was 96,956 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 PYD passed its MOT?

AK55 PYD has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2020.

Is AK55 PYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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