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AK55 ZNJ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 116,223 miles on the clock, averaging 9,347 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 ZNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,347

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,223 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,270
Average per year9,347
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 ZNJ 24k47k70k93k116k '09'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,223 miles
Since last MOT+16,270 miles
PASS
Mileage99,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,953 miles
Since last MOT+21,949 miles
PASS
Mileage78,004 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,999 miles
Since last MOT+17,994 miles
PASS
Mileage60,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage54,030 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage48,425 miles
Since last MOT+11,065 miles
PASS
Mileage37,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage31,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage23,563 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 ZNJ
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 ZNJ

What car is AK55 ZNJ?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 ZNJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 ZNJ was 116,223 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 ZNJ passed its MOT?

AK55 ZNJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 6 Dec 2018.

Is AK55 ZNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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