Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 89,185 miles on the clock, averaging 7,199 miles per year, 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 RE05 FLA
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,185 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,199 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RE05 FLA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RE05 FLA
What car is RE05 FLA?
RE05 FLA is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RE05 FLA?
The last recorded mileage for RE05 FLA was 89,185 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE05 FLA passed its MOT?
RE05 FLA has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2018.
Is RE05 FLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 FLA 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 RE05 FLA?
RE05 FLA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.