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RK56 RJU

2006 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 63,932 miles on the clock, averaging 3,392 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 RK56 RJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,392

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,586
Average per year3,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK56 RJU 10k23k37k50k64k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,932 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage62,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage60,798 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage59,321 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage57,850 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,848 miles
Since last MOT+1,488 miles
PASS
Mileage56,360 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage53,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage49,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage44,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage39,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage34,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage30,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage26,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage23,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,267 miles
PASS
Mileage20,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,857 miles
PASS
Mileage15,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage9,803 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

RegistrationRK56 RJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RK56 RJU

What car is RK56 RJU?

RK56 RJU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RK56 RJU?

The last recorded mileage for RK56 RJU was 63,932 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK56 RJU passed its MOT?

RK56 RJU has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2025.

Is RK56 RJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK56 RJU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RK56 RJU?

RK56 RJU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.