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RJ03 KOA

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 138,055 miles on the clock, averaging 6,496 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 KOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,496

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,129
Average per year6,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 KOA 29k56k83k111k138k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage133,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage129,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage127,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage123,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,009 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage122,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage117,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage110,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage102,072 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,071 miles
Since last MOT+10,337 miles
PASS
Mileage91,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage83,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,938 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage81,433 miles
Since last MOT+14,469 miles
PASS
Mileage66,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage57,640 miles
Since last MOT+9,792 miles
PASS
Mileage47,848 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,742 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage39,387 miles
Since last MOT+10,803 miles
PASS
Mileage28,584 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 KOA
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 KOA

What car is RJ03 KOA?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 KOA?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 KOA was 138,055 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 KOA passed its MOT?

RJ03 KOA has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2023.

Is RJ03 KOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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