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RA55 TWL

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 55,363 miles on the clock, averaging 3,644 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 TWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,644

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,363 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,114
Average per year3,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 TWL 19k28k37k46k55k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,114 miles
PASS
Mileage52,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,805 miles
PASS
Mileage46,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage44,576 miles
Since last MOT+961 miles
PASS
Mileage43,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage41,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage35,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage354,418 miles
Since last MOT+325,310 miles
PASS
Mileage29,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage23,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage19,148 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 TWL
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 TWL

What car is RA55 TWL?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 TWL?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 TWL was 55,363 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 TWL passed its MOT?

RA55 TWL has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2018.

Is RA55 TWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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