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 Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 96,059 miles on the clock, averaging 5,293 miles per year, 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 RL54 HTE
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
Below average| Latest reading | 96,059 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,293 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | RL54 HTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About RL54 HTE
What car is RL54 HTE?
RL54 HTE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RL54 HTE?
The last recorded mileage for RL54 HTE was 96,059 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL54 HTE passed its MOT?
RL54 HTE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2023.
Is RL54 HTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL54 HTE 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 RL54 HTE?
RL54 HTE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.