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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 83,758 miles on the clock, averaging 11,914 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for FM05 RSV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 83,758 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,471 |
| Average per year | 11,914 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM05 RSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FM05 RSV
What car is FM05 RSV?
FM05 RSV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of FM05 RSV?
The last recorded mileage for FM05 RSV was 83,758 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM05 RSV passed its MOT?
FM05 RSV has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Oct 2014.
Is FM05 RSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM05 RSV 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 FM05 RSV?
FM05 RSV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.