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PA55 AJH

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 138,791 miles on the clock, averaging 10,663 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 PA55 AJH

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,663

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,791 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,663
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA55 AJH 31k58k85k112k139k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,791 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage131,688 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,668 miles
Since last MOT+22,569 miles
PASS
Mileage109,099 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,047 miles
Since last MOT+15,876 miles
PASS
Mileage93,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage88,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage85,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage78,841 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage74,649 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
PASS
Mileage74,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,635 miles
Since last MOT+19,129 miles
PASS
Mileage55,506 miles
Since last MOT+13,175 miles
PASS
Mileage42,331 miles
Since last MOT+10,943 miles
PASS
Mileage31,388 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 AJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PA55 AJH

What car is PA55 AJH?

PA55 AJH is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PA55 AJH?

The last recorded mileage for PA55 AJH was 138,791 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA55 AJH passed its MOT?

PA55 AJH has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2018.

Is PA55 AJH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA55 AJH 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 PA55 AJH?

PA55 AJH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.