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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 103,069 miles on the clock, averaging 7,558 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 DE57 RCU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 103,069 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,065 |
| Average per year | 7,558 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | DE57 RCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About DE57 RCU
What car is DE57 RCU?
DE57 RCU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2007.
What is the mileage of DE57 RCU?
The last recorded mileage for DE57 RCU was 103,069 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE57 RCU passed its MOT?
DE57 RCU has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 30 Aug 2019.
Is DE57 RCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE57 RCU 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 DE57 RCU?
DE57 RCU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.