Vehicle summary
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 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 121,868 miles on the clock, averaging 5,709 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 JBO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,868 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17 |
| Average per year | 5,709 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RA55 JBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RA55 JBO
What car is RA55 JBO?
RA55 JBO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA55 JBO?
The last recorded mileage for RA55 JBO was 121,868 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA55 JBO passed its MOT?
RA55 JBO has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.
Is RA55 JBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 JBO 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 JBO?
RA55 JBO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.