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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 125,763 miles on the clock, averaging 8,751 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 KOU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 125,763 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,130 |
| Average per year | 8,751 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | RF55 KOU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RF55 KOU
What car is RF55 KOU?
RF55 KOU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RF55 KOU?
The last recorded mileage for RF55 KOU was 125,763 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF55 KOU passed its MOT?
RF55 KOU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2018.
Is RF55 KOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF55 KOU 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 KOU?
RF55 KOU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.