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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 116,439 miles on the clock, averaging 8,125 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for DF03 RNE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,439 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,125 |
| 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 | DF03 RNE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About DF03 RNE
What car is DF03 RNE?
DF03 RNE is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF03 RNE?
The last recorded mileage for DF03 RNE was 116,439 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF03 RNE passed its MOT?
DF03 RNE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2018.
Is DF03 RNE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 RNE 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 DF03 RNE?
DF03 RNE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.