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RJ03 XOS

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 128,611 miles on the clock, averaging 6,923 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 XOS

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,923

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year114
Average per year6,923
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 XOS 26k52k77k103k129k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,611 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage126,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage123,805 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
PASS
Mileage119,287 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage114,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage109,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage101,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage92,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage88,360 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,358 miles
Since last MOT+13,624 miles
PASS
Mileage74,734 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage64,511 miles
Since last MOT+14,808 miles
PASS
Mileage49,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,621 miles
PASS
Mileage41,082 miles
Since last MOT+15,017 miles
PASS
Mileage26,065 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 XOS

What car is RJ03 XOS?

RJ03 XOS is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ03 XOS?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 XOS was 128,611 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 XOS passed its MOT?

RJ03 XOS has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2021.

Is RJ03 XOS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 XOS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ03 XOS?

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