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RF03 HDX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 175,766 miles on the clock, averaging 9,698 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 HDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,766
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,698

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,766 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,610
Average per year9,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 HDX 25k63k100k138k176k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,766 miles
Since last MOT+12,610 miles
PASS
Mileage163,156 miles
Since last MOT+15,198 miles
PASS
Mileage147,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage141,349 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage135,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage132,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
PASS
Mileage122,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,524 miles
Since last MOT+24,449 miles
PASS
Mileage98,075 miles
Since last MOT+26,111 miles
PASS
Mileage71,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,964 miles
Since last MOT+12,154 miles
PASS
Mileage59,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage54,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage48,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage41,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage35,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage24,785 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

RegistrationRF03 HDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 HDX

What car is RF03 HDX?

RF03 HDX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 HDX?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 HDX was 175,766 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 HDX passed its MOT?

RF03 HDX has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2021.

Is RF03 HDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 HDX 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 RF03 HDX?

RF03 HDX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.