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RY55 BHX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 91,947 miles on the clock, averaging 6,580 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RY55 BHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,580

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 BHX 6k27k49k70k92k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,947 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,946 miles
Since last MOT+11,066 miles
PASS
Mileage80,880 miles
Since last MOT+10,153 miles
PASS
Mileage70,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,727 miles
Since last MOT+10,624 miles
PASS
Mileage60,103 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage54,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage50,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage43,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,333 miles
PASS
Mileage33,002 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage26,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage18,260 miles
Since last MOT+10,093 miles
PASS
Mileage8,167 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage6,847 miles
Since last MOT+319 miles
PASS
Mileage6,528 miles
Since last MOT+541 miles
PASS
Mileage5,987 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 BHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 BHX

What car is RY55 BHX?

RY55 BHX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY55 BHX?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 BHX was 91,947 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 BHX passed its MOT?

RY55 BHX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2022.

Is RY55 BHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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