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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 72,747 miles on the clock, averaging 5,904 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for FM55 RBV
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 72,747 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,904 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | FM55 RBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About FM55 RBV
What car is FM55 RBV?
FM55 RBV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of FM55 RBV?
The last recorded mileage for FM55 RBV was 72,747 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM55 RBV passed its MOT?
FM55 RBV has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2018.
Is FM55 RBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM55 RBV 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 FM55 RBV?
FM55 RBV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.