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RJ55 PUV

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 95,200 miles on the clock, averaging 5,198 miles per year, 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 PUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,198

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

Below average
Latest reading95,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,922
Average per year5,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 PUV 5k28k50k73k95k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage90,278 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage85,837 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage81,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage74,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage68,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage58,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage51,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage44,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,053 miles
Since last MOT+10,905 miles
PASS
Mileage33,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage22,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage16,321 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage15,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage13,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage10,795 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage8,932 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage7,011 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage5,040 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 PUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 PUV

What car is RJ55 PUV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 PUV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 PUV was 95,200 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 PUV passed its MOT?

RJ55 PUV has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is RJ55 PUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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