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RV55 OUG

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
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 1900cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 135,936 miles on the clock, averaging 6,325 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 RV55 OUG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,325

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,936 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 OUG 25k53k80k108k136k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,936 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,720 miles
PASS
Mileage126,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,213 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage118,577 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
PASS
Mileage107,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,896 miles
PASS
Mileage99,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage95,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage87,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage80,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage74,043 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage67,623 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,615 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage62,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage55,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,755 miles
PASS
Mileage49,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage44,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,292 miles
PASS
Mileage46,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage36,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage30,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage25,020 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

RegistrationRV55 OUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RV55 OUG

What car is RV55 OUG?

RV55 OUG is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RV55 OUG?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 OUG was 135,936 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 OUG passed its MOT?

RV55 OUG has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2026.

Is RV55 OUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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