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RK55 OSN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RK55 OSN

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,058

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,329
Average per year11,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK55 OSN 59k96k133k170k207k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage206,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage204,352 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,290 miles
PASS
Mileage201,057 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage195,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,413 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,395 miles
Since last MOT+11,153 miles
PASS
Mileage184,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,791 miles
PASS
Mileage174,451 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,445 miles
Since last MOT+14,410 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,035 miles
Since last MOT+21,141 miles
PASS
Mileage138,894 miles
Since last MOT+20,480 miles
PASS
Mileage118,414 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,296 miles
Since last MOT+19,818 miles
PASS
Mileage98,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,478 miles
Since last MOT+19,943 miles
PASS
Mileage78,535 miles
Since last MOT+19,915 miles
PASS
Mileage58,620 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

RegistrationRK55 OSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RK55 OSN

What car is RK55 OSN?

RK55 OSN is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

Has RK55 OSN passed its MOT?

RK55 OSN has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2022.

Is RK55 OSN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK55 OSN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RK55 OSN?

RK55 OSN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.