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RA55 TWK

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 63,252 miles on the clock, averaging 2,870 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 RA55 TWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,252
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,870

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 reading63,252 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,999
Average per year2,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 TWK 16k28k40k51k63k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage57,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,394 miles
PASS
Mileage55,859 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,552 miles
PASS
Mileage54,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage52,159 miles
Since last MOT+628 miles
PASS
Mileage51,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage49,787 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage46,176 miles
Since last MOT+2,146 miles
PASS
Mileage44,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage41,917 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,910 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage38,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage35,509 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage33,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage28,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage24,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage20,499 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage15,842 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 TWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 TWK

What car is RA55 TWK?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 TWK?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 TWK was 63,252 miles, recorded on 30 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 TWK passed its MOT?

RA55 TWK has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2025.

Is RA55 TWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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