Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 133,129 miles on the clock, averaging 8,391 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for RK55 PYH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 133,129 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25 |
| Average per year | 8,391 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RK55 PYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RK55 PYH
What car is RK55 PYH?
RK55 PYH is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RK55 PYH?
The last recorded mileage for RK55 PYH was 133,129 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK55 PYH passed its MOT?
RK55 PYH has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2021.
Is RK55 PYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK55 PYH 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 RK55 PYH?
RK55 PYH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.