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KJ55 AET

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 138,378 miles on the clock, averaging 6,456 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 KJ55 AET

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
138,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,456

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,193
Average per year6,456
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KJ55 AET 26k54k82k110k138k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage131,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,185 miles
Since last MOT+8,515 miles
PASS
Mileage122,670 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,669 miles
Since last MOT+8,618 miles
PASS
Mileage114,051 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage106,405 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage99,533 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage94,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage88,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage80,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage77,248 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage70,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage66,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage63,918 miles
Since last MOT+5,371 miles
PASS
Mileage58,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage50,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,104 miles
PASS
Mileage43,836 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage34,914 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage26,111 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

RegistrationKJ55 AET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKJ — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KJ55 AET

What car is KJ55 AET?

KJ55 AET is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KJ55 AET?

The last recorded mileage for KJ55 AET was 138,378 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KJ55 AET passed its MOT?

KJ55 AET has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.

Is KJ55 AET ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KJ55 AET 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 KJ55 AET?

KJ55 AET is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.