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 116,561 miles on the clock, averaging 8,094 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 LWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,561 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,386 |
| Average per year | 8,094 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | RA52 LWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 LWU
What car is RA52 LWU?
RA52 LWU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 LWU?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 LWU was 116,561 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 LWU passed its MOT?
RA52 LWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2017.
Is RA52 LWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 LWU 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 LWU?
RA52 LWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.