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RA05 DVL

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 73,028 miles on the clock, averaging 2,936 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 RA05 DVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,936

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 reading73,028 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA05 DVL 22k35k47k60k73k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage71,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage69,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,208 miles
PASS
Mileage67,451 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage64,720 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
PASS
Mileage64,075 miles
Since last MOT+470 miles
PASS
Mileage63,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,266 miles
PASS
Mileage62,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,968 miles
PASS
Mileage60,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage57,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage54,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage49,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage44,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage40,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage35,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage30,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage26,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage21,943 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

RegistrationRA05 DVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RA05 DVL

What car is RA05 DVL?

RA05 DVL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA05 DVL?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 DVL was 73,028 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 DVL passed its MOT?

RA05 DVL has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is RA05 DVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 DVL 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 RA05 DVL?

RA05 DVL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.