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RF53 KOJ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 80,241 miles on the clock, averaging 7,322 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 RF53 KOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,322

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,241 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,590
Average per year7,322
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 KOJ 33k45k57k69k80k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage75,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage72,649 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage68,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage60,345 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage49,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,759 miles
Since last MOT+16,329 miles
PASS
Mileage33,430 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

RegistrationRF53 KOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 KOJ

What car is RF53 KOJ?

RF53 KOJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 KOJ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 KOJ was 80,241 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 KOJ passed its MOT?

RF53 KOJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2013.

Is RF53 KOJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 KOJ 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 RF53 KOJ?

RF53 KOJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.