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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 99,577 miles on the clock, averaging 8,959 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 RA52 HXC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 99,577 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 166 |
| Average per year | 8,959 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 | RA52 HXC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About RA52 HXC
What car is RA52 HXC?
RA52 HXC is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 HXC?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 HXC was 99,577 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 HXC passed its MOT?
RA52 HXC has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.
Is RA52 HXC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 HXC 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 RA52 HXC?
RA52 HXC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.