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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 163,886 miles on the clock, averaging 10,144 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for RA57 EVM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,886 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,323 |
| Average per year | 10,144 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA57 EVM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About RA57 EVM
What car is RA57 EVM?
RA57 EVM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2007.
What is the mileage of RA57 EVM?
The last recorded mileage for RA57 EVM was 163,886 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA57 EVM passed its MOT?
RA57 EVM has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 22 Nov 2023.
Is RA57 EVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA57 EVM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RA57 EVM?
RA57 EVM is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.