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 2008 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 126,236 miles on the clock, averaging 8,177 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for RY57 WXA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 126,236 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,637 |
| Average per year | 8,177 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | RY57 WXA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About RY57 WXA
What car is RY57 WXA?
RY57 WXA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RY57 WXA?
The last recorded mileage for RY57 WXA was 126,236 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY57 WXA passed its MOT?
RY57 WXA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2022.
Is RY57 WXA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY57 WXA 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 RY57 WXA?
RY57 WXA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.