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KM55 RVO

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 58,235 miles on the clock, averaging 3,028 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 RVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,028

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 reading58,235 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM55 RVO 12k23k35k47k58k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,235 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,013 miles
Since last MOT+528 miles
PASS
Mileage57,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,485 miles
Since last MOT+844 miles
PASS
Mileage56,641 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage55,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,704 miles
Since last MOT+849 miles
PASS
Mileage54,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,396 miles
PASS
Mileage53,459 miles
Since last MOT+1,926 miles
PASS
Mileage51,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage49,740 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage47,131 miles
Since last MOT+12,256 miles
PASS
Mileage34,875 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage24,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage22,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,480 miles
PASS
Mileage19,752 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage16,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,488 miles
PASS
Mileage14,349 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,804 miles

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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

RegistrationKM55 RVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
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 RVO

What car is KM55 RVO?

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

What is the mileage of KM55 RVO?

The last recorded mileage for KM55 RVO was 58,235 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM55 RVO passed its MOT?

KM55 RVO has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2024.

Is KM55 RVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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