Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 129,150 miles on the clock, averaging 5,404 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 XON
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,150 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,004 |
| Average per year | 5,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | RL05 XON |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RL05 XON
What car is RL05 XON?
RL05 XON is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RL05 XON?
The last recorded mileage for RL05 XON was 129,150 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL05 XON passed its MOT?
RL05 XON has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.
Is RL05 XON ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL05 XON 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 XON?
RL05 XON is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.