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RY55 BGZ

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 107,596 miles on the clock, averaging 4,284 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 RY55 BGZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,284

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 reading107,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,346
Average per year4,284
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 BGZ 34k53k71k89k108k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage96,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage90,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage86,445 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,444 miles
Since last MOT+16,096 miles
PASS
Mileage70,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,594 miles
PASS
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage53,279 miles
Since last MOT+1,398 miles
PASS
Mileage51,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage50,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,534 miles
PASS
Mileage48,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage47,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,396 miles
PASS
Mileage45,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage44,631 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage43,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage41,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage39,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,847 miles
PASS
Mileage37,794 miles
Since last MOT+3,648 miles
PASS
Mileage34,146 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

RegistrationRY55 BGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 BGZ

What car is RY55 BGZ?

RY55 BGZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY55 BGZ?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 BGZ was 107,596 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 BGZ passed its MOT?

RY55 BGZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is RY55 BGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 BGZ 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 RY55 BGZ?

RY55 BGZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.