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KJ55 AHE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 137,899 miles on the clock, averaging 8,222 miles per year, around 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 AHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,222

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,899 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KJ55 AHE 15k46k76k107k138k '08'23'18

Check KJ55 AHE

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,899 miles
Since last MOT+10,900 miles
PASS
Mileage126,999 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,995 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage118,619 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage116,497 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage113,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage111,000 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage107,518 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage104,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage102,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage98,678 miles
Since last MOT+10,014 miles
PASS
Mileage88,664 miles
Since last MOT+14,018 miles
PASS
Mileage74,646 miles
Since last MOT+14,643 miles
PASS
Mileage60,003 miles
Since last MOT+14,679 miles
PASS
Mileage45,324 miles
Since last MOT+16,879 miles
PASS
Mileage28,445 miles
Since last MOT+13,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,857 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 AHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 AHE

What car is KJ55 AHE?

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

What is the mileage of KJ55 AHE?

The last recorded mileage for KJ55 AHE was 137,899 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KJ55 AHE passed its MOT?

KJ55 AHE has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2023.

Is KJ55 AHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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