Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 77,743 miles on the clock, averaging 6,624 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 VWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 77,743 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,624 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RV55 VWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RV55 VWE
What car is RV55 VWE?
RV55 VWE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RV55 VWE?
The last recorded mileage for RV55 VWE was 77,743 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV55 VWE passed its MOT?
RV55 VWE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2018.
Is RV55 VWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV55 VWE 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 VWE?
RV55 VWE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.