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RE05 VBN

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 108,092 miles on the clock, averaging 7,708 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RE05 VBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,092
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,708

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,092 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,936
Average per year7,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE05 VBN 25k46k67k87k108k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,092 miles
Since last MOT+13,936 miles
PASS
Mileage94,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,644 miles
PASS
Mileage83,512 miles
Since last MOT+12,079 miles
PASS
Mileage71,433 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,416 miles
Since last MOT+11,701 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage55,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage51,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage45,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage40,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage34,870 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage28,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage25,474 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

RegistrationRE05 VBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RE05 VBN

What car is RE05 VBN?

RE05 VBN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RE05 VBN?

The last recorded mileage for RE05 VBN was 108,092 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE05 VBN passed its MOT?

RE05 VBN has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2018.

Is RE05 VBN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 VBN 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 RE05 VBN?

RE05 VBN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.