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RK05 OHU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 40,766 miles on the clock, averaging 2,194 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 RK05 OHU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
40,766
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,194

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,766 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,194
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK05 OHU 2k12k21k31k41k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,766 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,765 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
PASS
Mileage40,318 miles
Since last MOT+770 miles
PASS
Mileage39,548 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,544 miles
Since last MOT+853 miles
PASS
Mileage38,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,305 miles
PASS
Mileage37,386 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
PASS
Mileage37,116 miles
Since last MOT+416 miles
PASS
Mileage36,700 miles
Since last MOT+741 miles
PASS
Mileage35,959 miles
Since last MOT+970 miles
PASS
Mileage34,989 miles
Since last MOT+990 miles
PASS
Mileage33,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage32,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,632 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage32,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,344 miles
PASS
Mileage27,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage21,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,195 miles
PASS
Mileage15,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage9,955 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage9,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage6,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage3,068 miles
Since last MOT+1,142 miles
PASS
Mileage1,926 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

RegistrationRK05 OHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RK05 OHU

What car is RK05 OHU?

RK05 OHU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK05 OHU?

The last recorded mileage for RK05 OHU was 40,766 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK05 OHU passed its MOT?

RK05 OHU has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is RK05 OHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK05 OHU 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 RK05 OHU?

RK05 OHU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.