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 2009 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 104,505 miles on the clock, averaging 5,943 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 AK59 LAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,505 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 5,943 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | AK59 LAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About AK59 LAO
What car is AK59 LAO?
AK59 LAO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2009.
What is the mileage of AK59 LAO?
The last recorded mileage for AK59 LAO was 104,505 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK59 LAO passed its MOT?
AK59 LAO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2025.
Is AK59 LAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK59 LAO is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AK59 LAO?
AK59 LAO is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.