The road tax status for RY54 DTX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RY54 DTX?

The MOT for RY54 DTX is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of RY54 DTX?

The recorded mileage for RY54 DTX is 85,963 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RY54 DTX ULEZ compliant?

No, RY54 DTX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · RY54 DTX

RY54 DTX

2004 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 85,963 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2004 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24 Jul 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 85,963 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1422cc

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RY54 DTX Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
85,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

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RY54 DTX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Oct 2026, 13:51

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Polo (RY54 DTX) between October 2007 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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RY54 DTX Mileage History

30/10/200719,278 mi
30/10/200719,278 mi
22/09/200824,275 mi+4,997 mi
22/09/200824,275 mi
08/10/200927,630 mi+3,355 mi
16/10/201030,855 mi+3,225 mi
16/10/201030,855 mi
13/10/201133,059 mi+2,204 mi
08/10/201236,675 mi+3,616 mi
23/10/201339,932 mi+3,257 mi
28/10/201339,932 mi
22/10/201442,026 mi+2,094 mi
23/10/201442,026 mi
27/10/201542,612 mi+586 mi
27/10/201542,612 mi
25/10/201643,206 mi+594 mi
25/10/201643,206 mi
24/10/201743,634 mi+428 mi
24/10/201743,634 mi
14/12/201846,534 mi+2,900 mi
15/12/201846,534 mi
13/12/201953,911 mi+7,377 mi
14/12/201953,912 mi+1 mi
11/12/202056,817 mi+2,905 mi
09/12/202158,576 mi+1,759 mi
12/12/202260,078 mi+1,502 mi
09/01/202468,862 mi+8,784 mi
26/07/202569,936 mi+1,074 mi
26/07/202569,936 mi
29/06/202685,963 mi+16,027 mi
30/06/202685,963 mi

Average of roughly 3,572 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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