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RJ03 KNW

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 115,944 miles on the clock, averaging 7,178 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 RJ03 KNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,178

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,523
Average per year7,178
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ03 KNW 21k45k69k92k116k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,944 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage106,421 miles
Since last MOT+548 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage96,784 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage91,016 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,677 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage82,521 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage75,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage72,807 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage64,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,134 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage54,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage48,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage44,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage39,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage34,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,794 miles
Since last MOT+13,422 miles
PASS
Mileage21,372 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

RegistrationRJ03 KNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 KNW

What car is RJ03 KNW?

RJ03 KNW is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ03 KNW?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 KNW was 115,944 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 KNW passed its MOT?

RJ03 KNW has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2019.

Is RJ03 KNW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 KNW 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 RJ03 KNW?

RJ03 KNW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.