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RA55 YTX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 100,576 miles on the clock, averaging 4,640 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 YTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,640

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 reading100,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,106
Average per year4,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 YTX 22k42k61k81k101k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,576 miles
Since last MOT+7,106 miles
PASS
Mileage93,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage88,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage86,455 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage80,805 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage75,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage70,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage61,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage54,310 miles
Since last MOT+328 miles
PASS
Mileage53,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,982 miles
Since last MOT+1,973 miles
PASS
Mileage52,009 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,600 miles
PASS
Mileage43,406 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage36,948 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,921 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
PASS
Mileage28,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,350 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 YTX

What car is RA55 YTX?

RA55 YTX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 YTX?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 YTX was 100,576 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 YTX passed its MOT?

RA55 YTX has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2025.

Is RA55 YTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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