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AK55 SVS

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 116,115 miles on the clock, averaging 4,551 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 SVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,551

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

Low mileage
Latest reading116,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,551
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 SVS 47k64k81k99k116k '08'23'16

Check AK55 SVS

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,115 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage109,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,367 miles
PASS
Mileage107,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage102,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,681 miles
PASS
Mileage95,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage89,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,116 miles
PASS
Mileage87,596 miles
Since last MOT+9,295 miles
PASS
Mileage78,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,432 miles
PASS
Mileage68,869 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage67,995 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage59,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage56,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,857 miles
PASS
Mileage51,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage46,757 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 SVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 SVS

What car is AK55 SVS?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 SVS?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 SVS was 116,115 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 SVS passed its MOT?

AK55 SVS has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2023.

Is AK55 SVS ULEZ compliant?

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

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