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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 70,692 miles on the clock, averaging 4,160 miles per year, well below 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 XLR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,692 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,160 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 XLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 XLR
What car is RA03 XLR?
RA03 XLR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA03 XLR?
The last recorded mileage for RA03 XLR was 70,692 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA03 XLR passed its MOT?
RA03 XLR has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2021.
Is RA03 XLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 XLR 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 XLR?
RA03 XLR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.