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RJ03 VYC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Yellow Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourYellow
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 76,845 miles on the clock, averaging 7,036 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 VYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,845
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
7,036

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 reading76,845 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-57
Average per year7,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 VYC 24k37k51k64k77k '06'13'10

Check RJ03 VYC

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,845 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,902 miles
Since last MOT+12,531 miles
PASS
Mileage64,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,371 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage56,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage45,665 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage39,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage33,691 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage24,195 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 VYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 VYC

What car is RJ03 VYC?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 VYC?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 VYC was 76,845 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 VYC passed its MOT?

RJ03 VYC has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2013.

Is RJ03 VYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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