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RY55 JZN

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 98,340 miles on the clock, averaging 3,788 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 JZN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,788

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

Low mileage
Latest reading98,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,704
Average per year3,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 JZN 32k49k65k82k98k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,340 miles
Since last MOT+14,704 miles
PASS
Mileage83,636 miles
Since last MOT+10,682 miles
PASS
Mileage72,954 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage62,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,392 miles
PASS
Mileage53,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,059 miles
PASS
Mileage51,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage49,679 miles
Since last MOT+969 miles
PASS
Mileage48,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,330 miles
PASS
Mileage47,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,323 miles
PASS
Mileage46,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,595 miles
PASS
Mileage44,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,462 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage43,851 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage42,617 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage41,888 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage39,953 miles
Since last MOT+1,888 miles
PASS
Mileage38,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage36,029 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,438 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 JZN
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 JZN

What car is RY55 JZN?

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

What is the mileage of RY55 JZN?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 JZN was 98,340 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 JZN passed its MOT?

RY55 JZN has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.

Is RY55 JZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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