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RF03 HNR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 204,678 miles on the clock, averaging 8,679 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 RF03 HNR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
204,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
8,679

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading204,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,862
Average per year8,679
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 HNR 30k74k117k161k205k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage198,816 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,808 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage190,730 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage185,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,786 miles
Since last MOT+9,091 miles
PASS
Mileage176,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage169,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,851 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage161,509 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,501 miles
Since last MOT+11,916 miles
PASS
Mileage149,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage142,319 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,318 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
PASS
Mileage133,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage126,975 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage121,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage112,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage109,570 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage106,776 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage98,259 miles
Since last MOT+17,969 miles
PASS
Mileage80,290 miles
Since last MOT+16,248 miles
PASS
Mileage64,042 miles
Since last MOT+16,000 miles
PASS
Mileage48,042 miles
Since last MOT+18,165 miles
PASS
Mileage29,877 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 HNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 HNR

What car is RF03 HNR?

RF03 HNR is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 HNR?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 HNR was 204,678 miles, recorded on 18 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 HNR passed its MOT?

RF03 HNR has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2026.

Is RF03 HNR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 HNR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF03 HNR?

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