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RL05 WJD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 126,477 miles on the clock, averaging 6,972 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 RL05 WJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,477
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,972

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 reading126,477 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,113
Average per year6,972
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL05 WJD 32k56k79k103k126k '08'21'15

Check RL05 WJD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage119,364 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage112,275 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,676 miles
PASS
Mileage106,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage97,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage84,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage76,297 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage67,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,573 miles
PASS
Mileage58,374 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage49,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage39,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,078 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

RegistrationRL05 WJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RL05 WJD

What car is RL05 WJD?

RL05 WJD is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RL05 WJD?

The last recorded mileage for RL05 WJD was 126,477 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL05 WJD passed its MOT?

RL05 WJD has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 Dec 2021.

Is RL05 WJD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL05 WJD 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 RL05 WJD?

RL05 WJD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.