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RJ55 ACZ

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 73,536 miles on the clock, averaging 2,533 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 RJ55 ACZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,533

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 reading73,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year273
Average per year2,533
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 ACZ 30k41k52k63k74k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,536 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
PASS
Mileage73,263 miles
Since last MOT+811 miles
PASS
Mileage72,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage69,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage67,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage63,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage60,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage59,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage56,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
Mileage52,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage49,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage46,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
PASS
Mileage41,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage39,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage35,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage33,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage29,729 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

RegistrationRJ55 ACZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 ACZ

What car is RJ55 ACZ?

RJ55 ACZ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 ACZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 ACZ was 73,536 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 ACZ passed its MOT?

RJ55 ACZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2025.

Is RJ55 ACZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ55 ACZ 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 RJ55 ACZ?

RJ55 ACZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.