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RL03 KDZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 115,606 miles on the clock, averaging 5,864 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RL03 KDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,606
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
5,864

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 reading115,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,864
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 KDZ 32k53k74k95k116k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,606 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,604 miles
Since last MOT+1,417 miles
PASS
Mileage114,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,679 miles
PASS
Mileage111,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage107,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage104,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage100,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage98,621 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage96,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage94,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage90,517 miles
Since last MOT+1,460 miles
PASS
Mileage89,057 miles
Since last MOT+9,767 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,290 miles
Since last MOT+12,478 miles
PASS
Mileage66,812 miles
Since last MOT+17,722 miles
PASS
Mileage49,090 miles
Since last MOT+17,096 miles
PASS
Mileage31,994 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 KDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 KDZ

What car is RL03 KDZ?

RL03 KDZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RL03 KDZ?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 KDZ was 115,606 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 KDZ passed its MOT?

RL03 KDZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2020.

Is RL03 KDZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL03 KDZ 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 RL03 KDZ?

RL03 KDZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.