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KJ55 AOE

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 54,634 miles on the clock, averaging 2,724 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 KJ55 AOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,634
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,724

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

Low mileage
Latest reading54,634 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KJ55 AOE 10k21k32k43k55k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,634 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage51,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage48,200 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage44,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,356 miles
Since last MOT+4,077 miles
PASS
Mileage40,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage37,134 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage32,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,088 miles
PASS
Mileage29,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage24,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage22,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage21,096 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage18,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,078 miles
PASS
Mileage16,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage14,463 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage12,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage11,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,182 miles
PASS
Mileage9,917 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 AOE
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 AOE

What car is KJ55 AOE?

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

What is the mileage of KJ55 AOE?

The last recorded mileage for KJ55 AOE was 54,634 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KJ55 AOE passed its MOT?

KJ55 AOE has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2025.

Is KJ55 AOE ULEZ compliant?

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

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