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RV54 BYD

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 116,632 miles on the clock, averaging 5,606 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 RV54 BYD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,632
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,606

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,632 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,795
Average per year5,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 BYD 15k40k66k91k117k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,632 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage114,837 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage112,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage110,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage108,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,517 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage107,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage105,614 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage102,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,029 miles
PASS
Mileage97,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage93,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage87,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,801 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage81,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,685 miles
PASS
Mileage69,515 miles
Since last MOT+12,043 miles
PASS
Mileage57,472 miles
Since last MOT+12,256 miles
PASS
Mileage45,216 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage35,606 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
PASS
Mileage28,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage21,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage14,559 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

RegistrationRV54 BYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 BYD

What car is RV54 BYD?

RV54 BYD is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 BYD?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 BYD was 116,632 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 BYD passed its MOT?

RV54 BYD has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.

Is RV54 BYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV54 BYD 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 RV54 BYD?

RV54 BYD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.