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RA52 LXO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 148,638 miles on the clock, averaging 8,904 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 LXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,638
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,904

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,638 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,288
Average per year8,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 LXO 17k50k83k116k149k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage146,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage142,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage137,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage133,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,373 miles
Since last MOT+18,903 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage107,161 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,909 miles
PASS
Mileage97,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage90,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,505 miles
PASS
Mileage88,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage84,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,988 miles
PASS
Mileage73,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,248 miles
Since last MOT+16,174 miles
PASS
Mileage57,074 miles
Since last MOT+16,496 miles
PASS
Mileage40,578 miles
Since last MOT+13,901 miles
PASS
Mileage26,677 miles
Since last MOT+9,792 miles
PASS
Mileage16,885 miles

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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

RegistrationRA52 LXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 LXO

What car is RA52 LXO?

RA52 LXO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 LXO?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 LXO was 148,638 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 LXO passed its MOT?

RA52 LXO has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 29 Oct 2020.

Is RA52 LXO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 LXO 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 LXO?

RA52 LXO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.