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RN52 LLU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 80,560 miles on the clock, averaging 3,782 miles per year, well 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 RN52 LLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,782

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,415
Average per year3,782
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 LLU 30k43k55k68k81k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage78,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,145 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,123 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
PASS
Mileage77,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,995 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
PASS
Mileage77,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,847 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
PASS
Mileage77,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,724 miles
Since last MOT+613 miles
PASS
Mileage77,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,111 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage74,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,251 miles
PASS
Mileage62,896 miles
Since last MOT+15,351 miles
PASS
Mileage47,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,192 miles
PASS
Mileage43,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage37,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,148 miles
PASS
Mileage30,222 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

RegistrationRN52 LLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RN52 LLU

What car is RN52 LLU?

RN52 LLU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN52 LLU?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 LLU was 80,560 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 LLU passed its MOT?

RN52 LLU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2019.

Is RN52 LLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN52 LLU 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 RN52 LLU?

RN52 LLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.