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AV55 UGE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 144,537 miles on the clock, averaging 15,271 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 AV55 UGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,537
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
15,271

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,537 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,588
Average per year15,271
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV55 UGE 39k65k92k118k145k '08'15'11

Check AV55 UGE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,537 miles
Since last MOT+16,588 miles
PASS
Mileage127,949 miles
Since last MOT+14,229 miles
PASS
Mileage113,720 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage103,017 miles
Since last MOT+13,482 miles
PASS
Mileage89,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,535 miles
Since last MOT+14,781 miles
PASS
Mileage74,754 miles
Since last MOT+17,511 miles
PASS
Mileage57,243 miles
Since last MOT+18,602 miles
PASS
Mileage38,641 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

RegistrationAV55 UGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AV55 UGE

What car is AV55 UGE?

AV55 UGE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV55 UGE?

The last recorded mileage for AV55 UGE was 144,537 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV55 UGE passed its MOT?

AV55 UGE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Oct 2015.

Is AV55 UGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 UGE 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 UGE?

AV55 UGE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.