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RJ55 DXX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 113,124 miles on the clock, averaging 4,360 miles per year, well 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 RJ55 DXX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,360

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 reading113,124 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 DXX 36k55k75k94k113k '08'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage108,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage101,971 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,804 miles
PASS
Mileage97,166 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage93,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage89,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage84,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,767 miles
Since last MOT+497 miles
PASS
Mileage84,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage77,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage72,295 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,339 miles
PASS
Mileage70,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,622 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,299 miles
PASS
Mileage64,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,811 miles
PASS
Mileage59,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage54,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage46,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage42,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage36,196 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

RegistrationRJ55 DXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 DXX

What car is RJ55 DXX?

RJ55 DXX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 DXX?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 DXX was 113,124 miles, recorded on 12 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 DXX passed its MOT?

RJ55 DXX has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2026.

Is RJ55 DXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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