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RA55 XNJ

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 91,795 miles on the clock, averaging 8,795 miles per year, around 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 XNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,795

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,795 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,646
Average per year8,795
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA55 XNJ 30k45k61k76k92k '08'15'13

Check RA55 XNJ

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage83,149 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage75,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage69,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,564 miles
PASS
Mileage60,555 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage48,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,039 miles
PASS
Mileage39,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,895 miles
PASS
Mileage29,986 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 XNJ
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 XNJ

What car is RA55 XNJ?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 XNJ?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 XNJ was 91,795 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 XNJ passed its MOT?

RA55 XNJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Dec 2015.

Is RA55 XNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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