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RV54 DBX

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 189,431 miles on the clock, averaging 9,530 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RV54 DBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,431
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,530

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,431 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,541
Average per year9,530
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV54 DBX 29k69k109k149k189k '07'24'17

Check RV54 DBX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage183,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage177,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage173,807 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage165,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,689 miles
Since last MOT+13,146 miles
PASS
Mileage152,543 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,450 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage142,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage136,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage128,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,576 miles
Since last MOT+11,501 miles
PASS
Mileage117,075 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage107,955 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage96,378 miles
Since last MOT+17,512 miles
PASS
Mileage78,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,866 miles
Since last MOT+16,591 miles
PASS
Mileage62,275 miles
Since last MOT+11,765 miles
PASS
Mileage50,510 miles
Since last MOT+14,062 miles
PASS
Mileage36,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,631 miles
PASS
Mileage28,817 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 DBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RV54 DBX

What car is RV54 DBX?

RV54 DBX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RV54 DBX?

The last recorded mileage for RV54 DBX was 189,431 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV54 DBX passed its MOT?

RV54 DBX has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2024.

Is RV54 DBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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