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PK55 XAF

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 96,865 miles on the clock, averaging 6,893 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 PK55 XAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,893

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,865 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK55 XAF 35k50k66k81k97k '09'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage90,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,489 miles
Since last MOT+11,567 miles
PASS
Mileage78,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage70,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,846 miles
Since last MOT+10,536 miles
PASS
Mileage60,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage56,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage52,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage47,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage41,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage34,776 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

RegistrationPK55 XAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PK55 XAF

What car is PK55 XAF?

PK55 XAF is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK55 XAF?

The last recorded mileage for PK55 XAF was 96,865 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK55 XAF passed its MOT?

PK55 XAF has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2018.

Is PK55 XAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK55 XAF 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 PK55 XAF?

PK55 XAF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.