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AO55 HMX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourSilver
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 1400cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 83,815 miles on the clock, averaging 3,399 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AO55 HMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,399

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,532
Average per year3,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO55 HMX 25k40k55k69k84k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage82,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage79,022 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,019 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage76,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage73,009 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage70,589 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage67,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage64,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,579 miles
Since last MOT+2,893 miles
PASS
Mileage61,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage58,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage55,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,745 miles
Since last MOT+1,847 miles
PASS
Mileage53,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage50,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage45,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage41,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,069 miles
PASS
Mileage37,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage25,458 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,417 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AO55 HMX

What car is AO55 HMX?

AO55 HMX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AO55 HMX?

The last recorded mileage for AO55 HMX was 83,815 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO55 HMX passed its MOT?

AO55 HMX has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2025.

Is AO55 HMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 HMX 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 AO55 HMX?

AO55 HMX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.