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RJ03 WMA

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 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 188,548 miles on the clock, averaging 16,158 miles per year, above 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 WMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
16,158

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year75
Average per year16,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 WMA 58k91k123k156k189k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,548 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,473 miles
Since last MOT+16,669 miles
PASS
Mileage171,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,803 miles
Since last MOT+16,560 miles
PASS
Mileage155,243 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,212 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage145,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,182 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage139,459 miles
Since last MOT+20,438 miles
PASS
Mileage119,021 miles
Since last MOT+20,333 miles
PASS
Mileage98,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,688 miles
Since last MOT+20,151 miles
PASS
Mileage78,537 miles
Since last MOT+20,581 miles
PASS
Mileage57,956 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

RegistrationRJ03 WMA
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 WMA

What car is RJ03 WMA?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 WMA?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 WMA was 188,548 miles, recorded on 27 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 WMA passed its MOT?

RJ03 WMA has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2014.

Is RJ03 WMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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