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RV55 OUD

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 210,109 miles on the clock, averaging 10,326 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 RV55 OUD

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,326

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading210,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,077
Average per year10,326
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 OUD 47k88k129k169k210k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,109 miles
Since last MOT+17,077 miles
PASS
Mileage193,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage189,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage182,486 miles
Since last MOT+20,322 miles
PASS
Mileage162,164 miles
Since last MOT+1,289 miles
PASS
Mileage160,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,875 miles
Since last MOT+9,952 miles
PASS
Mileage150,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,923 miles
Since last MOT+15,931 miles
PASS
Mileage134,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage123,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,961 miles
Since last MOT+10,160 miles
PASS
Mileage113,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,801 miles
Since last MOT+11,490 miles
PASS
Mileage102,311 miles
Since last MOT+12,463 miles
PASS
Mileage89,848 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,847 miles
Since last MOT+19,572 miles
PASS
Mileage70,275 miles
Since last MOT+11,973 miles
PASS
Mileage58,302 miles
Since last MOT+11,079 miles
PASS
Mileage47,223 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,211 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RV55 OUD

What car is RV55 OUD?

RV55 OUD is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RV55 OUD?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 OUD was 210,109 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 OUD passed its MOT?

RV55 OUD has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2024.

Is RV55 OUD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV55 OUD 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 RV55 OUD?

RV55 OUD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.