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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 92,513 miles on the clock, averaging 6,534 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 RY55 YXK
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 92,513 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,534 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | RY55 YXK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RY55 YXK
What car is RY55 YXK?
RY55 YXK is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RY55 YXK?
The last recorded mileage for RY55 YXK was 92,513 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY55 YXK passed its MOT?
RY55 YXK has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2018.
Is RY55 YXK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 YXK 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 YXK?
RY55 YXK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.