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AF03 RXR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 50,011 miles on the clock, averaging 2,536 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AF03 RXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,536

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,011 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,971
Average per year2,536
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF03 RXR 10k20k30k40k50k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage44,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage37,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage34,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage31,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage25,094 miles
Since last MOT+725 miles
PASS
Mileage24,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,690 miles
PASS
Mileage21,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,679 miles
Since last MOT+979 miles
PASS
Mileage20,700 miles
Since last MOT+960 miles
PASS
Mileage19,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,740 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
PASS
Mileage19,297 miles
Since last MOT+1,154 miles
PASS
Mileage18,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage16,716 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage14,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage12,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage10,151 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AF03 RXR

What car is AF03 RXR?

AF03 RXR is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF03 RXR?

The last recorded mileage for AF03 RXR was 50,011 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF03 RXR passed its MOT?

AF03 RXR has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2021.

Is AF03 RXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF03 RXR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF03 RXR?

AF03 RXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.