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RV55 OVA

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 104,252 miles on the clock, averaging 5,463 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 OVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,252
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,463

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,252 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,672
Average per year5,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 OVA 20k41k62k83k104k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,252 miles
Since last MOT+12,672 miles
PASS
Mileage91,580 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage88,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,945 miles
Since last MOT+1,898 miles
PASS
Mileage87,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,586 miles
PASS
Mileage82,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage76,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage72,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage67,046 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage62,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage56,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage52,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage48,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage43,605 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage38,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage32,130 miles
Since last MOT+11,643 miles
PASS
Mileage20,487 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 OVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RV55 OVA

What car is RV55 OVA?

RV55 OVA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RV55 OVA?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 OVA was 104,252 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 OVA passed its MOT?

RV55 OVA has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2024.

Is RV55 OVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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