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RA55 HCP

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 101,484 miles on the clock, averaging 6,045 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 RA55 HCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,045

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 reading101,484 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,327
Average per year6,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 HCP 40k55k71k86k101k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage98,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage93,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,501 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage88,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage84,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage79,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,807 miles
PASS
Mileage74,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage69,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,458 miles
PASS
Mileage64,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,940 miles
PASS
Mileage54,257 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,230 miles
Since last MOT+14,569 miles
PASS
Mileage39,661 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

RegistrationRA55 HCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 HCP

What car is RA55 HCP?

RA55 HCP is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 HCP?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 HCP was 101,484 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 HCP passed its MOT?

RA55 HCP has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2019.

Is RA55 HCP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 HCP 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 RA55 HCP?

RA55 HCP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.