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RF53 PYZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 116,007 miles on the clock, averaging 6,910 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 PYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,007
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,910

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,007 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,262
Average per year6,910
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 PYZ 12k38k64k90k116k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage111,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage107,028 miles
Since last MOT+17,704 miles
PASS
Mileage89,324 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,322 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,314 miles
Since last MOT+9,031 miles
PASS
Mileage80,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,283 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
PASS
Mileage73,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage64,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage58,837 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage50,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,613 miles
PASS
Mileage39,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage34,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage30,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,299 miles
PASS
Mileage26,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage21,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage17,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage11,956 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 PYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 PYZ

What car is RF53 PYZ?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 PYZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 PYZ was 116,007 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 PYZ passed its MOT?

RF53 PYZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2021.

Is RF53 PYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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