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RF53 PYT

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 92,805 miles on the clock, averaging 7,347 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 PYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,347

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 reading92,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year7,347
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 PYT 27k43k60k76k93k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,805 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,792 miles
Since last MOT+10,294 miles
PASS
Mileage82,498 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage74,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage71,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,398 miles
PASS
Mileage61,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage53,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage51,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,165 miles
PASS
Mileage43,895 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,891 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage36,704 miles
Since last MOT+10,062 miles
PASS
Mileage26,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,642 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 PYT
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 PYT

What car is RF53 PYT?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 PYT?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 PYT was 92,805 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 PYT passed its MOT?

RF53 PYT has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2016.

Is RF53 PYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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