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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 79,994 miles on the clock, averaging 5,399 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 RL55 NEF
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,994 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | RL55 NEF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RL55 NEF
What car is RL55 NEF?
RL55 NEF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RL55 NEF?
The last recorded mileage for RL55 NEF was 79,994 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL55 NEF passed its MOT?
RL55 NEF has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2018.
Is RL55 NEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL55 NEF 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 RL55 NEF?
RL55 NEF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.