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 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 87,238 miles on the clock, averaging 4,671 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 AV55 DHX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,238 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,098 |
| Average per year | 4,671 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | AV55 DHX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AV55 DHX
What car is AV55 DHX?
AV55 DHX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AV55 DHX?
The last recorded mileage for AV55 DHX was 87,238 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV55 DHX passed its MOT?
AV55 DHX has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2026.
Is AV55 DHX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 DHX 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 AV55 DHX?
AV55 DHX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.