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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 143,244 miles on the clock, averaging 8,694 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 RA03 XLN
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 | 143,244 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,311 |
| Average per year | 8,694 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | RA03 XLN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About RA03 XLN
What car is RA03 XLN?
RA03 XLN is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA03 XLN?
The last recorded mileage for RA03 XLN was 143,244 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA03 XLN passed its MOT?
RA03 XLN has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2018.
Is RA03 XLN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 XLN 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 RA03 XLN?
RA03 XLN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.