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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 66,678 miles on the clock, averaging 5,228 miles per year, 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 RA52 LXK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 66,678 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,849 |
| Average per year | 5,228 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 LXK |
| 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 LXK
What car is RA52 LXK?
RA52 LXK is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA52 LXK?
The last recorded mileage for RA52 LXK was 66,678 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA52 LXK passed its MOT?
RA52 LXK has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2015.
Is RA52 LXK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 LXK 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 LXK?
RA52 LXK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.