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RF55 HMD

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 125,782 miles on the clock, averaging 7,555 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 RF55 HMD

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,555

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,782 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,555
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF55 HMD 26k51k76k101k126k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,782 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage119,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,924 miles
Since last MOT+10,090 miles
PASS
Mileage109,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,834 miles
Since last MOT+13,173 miles
PASS
Mileage96,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage89,470 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage79,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,848 miles
Since last MOT+10,188 miles
PASS
Mileage69,660 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage64,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage59,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage56,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage52,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage43,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage37,499 miles
Since last MOT+11,649 miles
PASS
Mileage25,850 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

RegistrationRF55 HMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 HMD

What car is RF55 HMD?

RF55 HMD is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 HMD?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 HMD was 125,782 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 HMD passed its MOT?

RF55 HMD has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2021.

Is RF55 HMD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF55 HMD 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 RF55 HMD?

RF55 HMD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.