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RA54 TXH

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 106,282 miles on the clock, averaging 4,610 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 RA54 TXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,610

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,282 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA54 TXH 33k51k70k88k106k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,282 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
PASS
Mileage106,231 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,215 miles
Since last MOT+16,402 miles
PASS
Mileage89,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage85,398 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
PASS
Mileage84,443 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage82,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage80,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage74,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage67,446 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage58,140 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage50,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,651 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage33,091 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

RegistrationRA54 TXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RA54 TXH

What car is RA54 TXH?

RA54 TXH is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA54 TXH?

The last recorded mileage for RA54 TXH was 106,282 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA54 TXH passed its MOT?

RA54 TXH has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2023.

Is RA54 TXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA54 TXH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA54 TXH?

RA54 TXH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.