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RE05 JHZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 157,956 miles on the clock, averaging 8,289 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 RE05 JHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,289

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,956 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,714
Average per year8,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE05 JHZ 30k62k94k126k158k '08'23'17

Check RE05 JHZ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage157,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,714 miles
PASS
Mileage148,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,772 miles
PASS
Mileage138,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage130,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,115 miles
Since last MOT+11,049 miles
PASS
Mileage119,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage112,683 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,606 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage106,166 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage100,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,390 miles
Since last MOT+10,772 miles
PASS
Mileage89,618 miles
Since last MOT+15,062 miles
PASS
Mileage74,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,560 miles
PASS
Mileage65,996 miles
Since last MOT+11,411 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage46,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage44,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage37,100 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage30,085 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

RegistrationRE05 JHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RE05 JHZ

What car is RE05 JHZ?

RE05 JHZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RE05 JHZ?

The last recorded mileage for RE05 JHZ was 157,956 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE05 JHZ passed its MOT?

RE05 JHZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 8 Nov 2023.

Is RE05 JHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 JHZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RE05 JHZ?

RE05 JHZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.