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RE53 OAA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 106,168 miles on the clock, averaging 5,839 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 RE53 OAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,839

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,358
Average per year5,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 OAA 12k36k59k83k106k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage102,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,810 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage99,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage96,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage92,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage90,117 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage84,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage75,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage68,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,594 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage65,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage59,085 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage49,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,651 miles
PASS
Mileage41,167 miles
Since last MOT+14,882 miles
PASS
Mileage26,285 miles
Since last MOT+14,036 miles
PASS
Mileage12,249 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

RegistrationRE53 OAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 OAA

What car is RE53 OAA?

RE53 OAA is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 OAA?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 OAA was 106,168 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 OAA passed its MOT?

RE53 OAA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2022.

Is RE53 OAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 OAA 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 RE53 OAA?

RE53 OAA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.