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RA55 TWU

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 72,541 miles on the clock, averaging 3,970 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 TWU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,970

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 reading72,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,975
Average per year3,970
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 TWU 5k22k39k56k73k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage63,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,566 miles
Since last MOT+10,561 miles
PASS
Mileage53,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage47,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage45,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage41,738 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage35,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,130 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage33,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,908 miles
PASS
Mileage31,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage30,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage27,538 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage24,316 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage19,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,680 miles
Since last MOT+3,247 miles
PASS
Mileage13,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage9,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
FAIL
Mileage6,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,386 miles
PASS
Mileage5,062 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 TWU
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 TWU

What car is RA55 TWU?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 TWU?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 TWU was 72,541 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 TWU passed its MOT?

RA55 TWU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is RA55 TWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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