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 2006 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 148,076 miles on the clock, averaging 8,337 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 YA55 RFE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 148,076 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 762 |
| Average per year | 8,337 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | YA55 RFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YA — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About YA55 RFE
What car is YA55 RFE?
YA55 RFE is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2006.
What is the mileage of YA55 RFE?
The last recorded mileage for YA55 RFE was 148,076 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YA55 RFE passed its MOT?
YA55 RFE has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2022.
Is YA55 RFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA55 RFE 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 YA55 RFE?
YA55 RFE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.