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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 97,345 miles on the clock, averaging 4,632 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 VMG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,345 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,317 |
| Average per year | 4,632 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 VMG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 VMG
What car is AV55 VMG?
AV55 VMG is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AV55 VMG?
The last recorded mileage for AV55 VMG was 97,345 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV55 VMG passed its MOT?
AV55 VMG has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Nov 2025.
Is AV55 VMG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 VMG 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 VMG?
AV55 VMG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.