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WN55 RAX

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourBlue
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 1400cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 76,780 miles on the clock, averaging 4,273 miles per year, well 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 WN55 RAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,273

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,780 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,273
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WN55 RAX 22k36k50k63k77k '08'21'16

Check WN55 RAX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage71,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage66,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,804 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage65,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage63,674 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage60,678 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,936 miles
PASS
Mileage55,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,741 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage46,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage41,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage34,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,278 miles
PASS
Mileage28,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage22,449 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

RegistrationWN55 RAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WN55 RAX

What car is WN55 RAX?

WN55 RAX is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WN55 RAX?

The last recorded mileage for WN55 RAX was 76,780 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN55 RAX passed its MOT?

WN55 RAX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2021.

Is WN55 RAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN55 RAX 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 WN55 RAX?

WN55 RAX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.