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RF03 UFS

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 33 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 12 (64% pass rate). It has 103,587 miles on the clock, averaging 3,807 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 UFS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
33
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 33 tests on record
3,807

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,807
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UFS 28k47k66k85k104k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,587 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage101,606 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage99,813 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage97,950 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,949 miles
Since last MOT+1,667 miles
PASS
Mileage96,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,727 miles
PASS
Mileage94,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage90,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,936 miles
PASS
Mileage82,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage78,638 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage75,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage73,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage65,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage60,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage56,853 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage53,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,274 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage50,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,656 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,377 miles
PASS
Mileage48,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage45,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
PASS
Mileage41,426 miles
Since last MOT+7,038 miles
PASS
Mileage34,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage27,984 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 UFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 UFS

What car is RF03 UFS?

RF03 UFS is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 UFS?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UFS was 103,587 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UFS passed its MOT?

RF03 UFS has had 33 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (21 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.

Is RF03 UFS ULEZ compliant?

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

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