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KM55 RVC

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 46,999 miles on the clock, averaging 1,647 miles per year, well 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 KM55 RVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
46,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,647

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,999 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,788
Average per year1,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM55 RVC 19k26k33k40k47k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,788 miles
PASS
Mileage45,211 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
PASS
Mileage44,939 miles
Since last MOT+340 miles
PASS
Mileage44,599 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
PASS
Mileage43,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,880 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
PASS
Mileage43,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,160 miles
Since last MOT+635 miles
PASS
Mileage42,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage41,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage39,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,563 miles
Since last MOT+1,551 miles
PASS
Mileage38,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage36,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage34,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage31,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage28,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage25,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage23,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage21,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage18,711 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KM55 RVC

What car is KM55 RVC?

KM55 RVC is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KM55 RVC?

The last recorded mileage for KM55 RVC was 46,999 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM55 RVC passed its MOT?

KM55 RVC has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Is KM55 RVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM55 RVC 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 KM55 RVC?

KM55 RVC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.