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 Diesel 1422cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 13 (58% pass rate). It has 91,993 miles on the clock, averaging 4,637 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for KP54 RCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 91,993 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 4,637 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KP54 RCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KP — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About KP54 RCU
What car is KP54 RCU?
KP54 RCU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.
What is the mileage of KP54 RCU?
The last recorded mileage for KP54 RCU was 91,993 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KP54 RCU passed its MOT?
KP54 RCU has had 31 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (18 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2024.
Is KP54 RCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP54 RCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KP54 RCU?
KP54 RCU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.