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RY54 DRO

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 123,136 miles on the clock, averaging 20,616 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 RY54 DRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
20,616

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,396
Average per year20,616
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY54 DRO 38k60k81k102k123k '07'11'09

Check RY54 DRO

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,136 miles
Since last MOT+22,396 miles
PASS
Mileage100,740 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,666 miles
Since last MOT+27,735 miles
PASS
Mileage72,931 miles
Since last MOT+21,973 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage48,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,685 miles
PASS
Mileage38,295 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

RegistrationRY54 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RY54 DRO

What car is RY54 DRO?

RY54 DRO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY54 DRO?

The last recorded mileage for RY54 DRO was 123,136 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY54 DRO passed its MOT?

RY54 DRO has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2011.

Is RY54 DRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY54 DRO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY54 DRO?

RY54 DRO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.